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John Randall Primary School

Telford and Wrekin, TF7 4DSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#10,123
of 13,686 nationally

About John Randall Primary School

John Randall Primary School sits within the Telford and Wrekin local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 33rd out of 40 similar schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom half of its peers. The top-performing schools nearby include Moorfield Primary School, Newdale Primary School & Nursery, and Wrekin View Primary School, all of which scored higher on the same ranking metric. The school is led by headteacher Emily Guess and has a non-religious character. It currently has 230 pupils on roll, which is above its official capacity of 210, and a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 59.4 per cent. The school also offers nursery provision for younger children. For families looking at alternatives, the nearest primary rated Outstanding by Ofsted is William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery, about 2.3 kilometres away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressQueen Street, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF7 4DS
HeadteacherEmily Guess
Local AuthorityTelford and Wrekin
Number of Pupils230
Free School Meals (FSM)59.4%
School Capacity230 / 210 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteGymnasiumSports HallSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsNetballTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubFilm ClubScience ClubCodingChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:35

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: johnrandallprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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John Randall Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.