Lantern Academy

About Lantern Academy

Lantern Academy 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 125 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Lantern Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Skidmore, it falls under Telford and Wrekin local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13262nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 40 in Telford and Wrekin.

Lantern Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 11 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lantern Academy include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Book Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Telford and Wrekin, Lantern Academy 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.

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