Ercall Wood Academy
About Ercall Wood Academy
Ercall Wood Academy in Telford and Wrekin has been rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in January 2025, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in November 2022. The school now holds Good marks across all five graded categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. On the most telling academic metric, Progress 8, the school scored -0.12 in the 2023/24 results, which places it in the 'Average' band nationally. That figure is comfortably above the local authority average of -0.26, and it ranks Ercall Wood 4th out of 10 secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 40.5, and just over half of pupils (50.3%) entered the EBacc suite of subjects, with 25.1% achieving a strong pass (grade 5 or above) in English and maths.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 69 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
14 Jan 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities 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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:00
After-school care
15:10-16:00
Source: ercallwood.lct.education. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ercall Wood Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications