Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
94%
Capacity
213
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Telford and Wrekin community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 226 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Dawley Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nick Andrews, it falls under Telford and Wrekin local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5906th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 40 in Telford and Wrekin.
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 16 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dawley Church of England Primary Academy include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Telford and Wrekin, Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Doseley Road North, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF4 3AL |
| Headteacher | Nick Andrews |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.3% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 226 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5906th of 13,686
Nationally
577th of 1,378
In West Midlands
15th of 40
In Telford and Wrekin
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Doseley Road North, Telford
Telford and Wrekin, TF4 3AL
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