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Lawley Village Academy

Telford and Wrekin, TF4 2SGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#4,237
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBryce Way, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF4 2SG
HeadteacherClaire Freestone
Local AuthorityTelford and Wrekin
Number of Pupils351
Free School Meals (FSM)10.2%
School Capacity351 / 420 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosForest SchoolICT SuiteSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountryNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawley Village Academy

Lawley Village Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.