John Randall Primary School
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
5 Jul 2022Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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