Lawley Village Academy

About Lawley Village Academy

Lawley Village Academy is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 171 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.85. Of those, 62 families put it as their first preference, and 53 were offered a spot. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Telford and Wrekin area. The school is led by headteacher Claire Freestone and caters for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery on site. In its most recent ungraded Ofsted inspection in June 2023, the school was judged to remain Good, a rating it has held consistently. The inspection noted Good leadership and management, Good early years provision, and Good overall effectiveness, which will give parents confidence in the school's stability and direction.

Academically, Lawley Village Academy performs solidly against both local and national benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is comfortably above the Telford and Wrekin local authority average of 63%. The school ranks 12th out of 40 primary schools in the LA on this measure, placing it in the top 30% locally. Looking at individual subjects, 82% met expectations in maths and writing, while 79% did so in reading. At the higher standard, 27% of pupils achieved in maths, 24% in reading, and 12% in writing. Average scaled scores were 106 in maths and 105 in reading, both above the national benchmark of 100. These results show consistent performance across the core subjects, with maths being a particular strength.

The school offers a range of facilities that support both learning and wellbeing, including an art studio, ICT suite, sensory room, and a forest school area. Sports provision covers gymnastics, cross country, netball and dance, while clubs include choir, book club and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 10.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly representative community. Given its oversubscribed status, parents should be prepared to apply early and list it as a first preference to maximise their chances. It suits families who value a Good-rated primary with strong core results, a nursery attachment, and a clear focus on inclusive support.

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