Captain Webb Primary School
About Captain Webb Primary School
Captain Webb Primary School in Telford and Wrekin is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently running well above its official capacity. With 464 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is clearly in demand, and the admissions data for 2025/26 backs that up: 68 applications were received for just 47 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.45 applicants per place. Of those, 38 were first-preference applications, and all 38 received an offer. The school serves a community with a higher-than-average level of disadvantage — 36.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. That context makes the school’s performance particularly notable. It is a mixed, non-religious school with no formal faith character, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children. The headteacher is Sarah Passey, who has led the school through a significant improvement journey in recent years.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 60 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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