Ladygrove Primary School

About Ladygrove Primary School

Ladygrove Primary School in Telford and Wrekin is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 2 to 11, and it is currently running above its official capacity. With 454 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is clearly a popular choice among local families. That popularity is backed up by the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 120 applications for just 58 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.07. Of those 120 applicants, 50 listed Ladygrove as their first preference, and all 50 were offered a place. The school’s intake also reflects a higher-than-average level of disadvantage, with 24.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23.8%. The headteacher is Joanne Weichlbauer, and the school has no religious character.

Academically, Ladygrove sits in the middle of the pack locally and nationally. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 61% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just below the Telford and Wrekin local authority average of 63%. The school ranks 25th out of 40 primaries in the LA on this measure, placing it in the bottom half. Individual subject scores are more mixed: 78% hit the expected standard in writing and 76% in reading, but maths was lower at 72%. At the higher standard, just 2% of pupils achieved the top level across all three subjects. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2016, the school was rated Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision. An ungraded inspection in March 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained.

The school offers a broad set of facilities including an ICT suite, a sensory room, a gymnasium and a chapel. Sports provision covers netball, rounders, swimming, athletics and cricket, and there are clubs for choir, book club and coding. Ladygrove has a nursery provision for children from age 2, and its SEND support is extensive, covering nine different needs including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Parent feedback is strong: 91% of the 67 respondents to the Parent View survey would recommend the school, and 94% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. For families looking for a well-subscribed community primary with solid SEND support and a Good Ofsted rating, Ladygrove is a realistic option, though it is oversubscribed and sits in the middle of the LA rankings.

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