John Randall Primary School
110%
Capacity
230
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About John Randall Primary School
John Randall Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Telford and Wrekin community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 230 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated John Randall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Guess, it falls under Telford and Wrekin local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10123rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 40 in Telford and Wrekin.
John Randall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 30 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at John Randall Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, Rounders, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Telford and Wrekin, John Randall Primary School 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Queen Street, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF7 4DS |
| Headteacher | Emily Guess |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Number of Pupils | 230 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.4% |
| School Capacity | 230 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10123rd of 13,686
Nationally
1045th of 1,378
In West Midlands
33rd of 40
In Telford and Wrekin
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
52%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
41
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queen Street, Telford
Telford and Wrekin, TF7 4DS
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