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Old Park Primary School

Telford and Wrekin, TF3 2BFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#5,641
of 13,686 nationally

About Old Park Primary School

Old Park Primary School sits within the Telford and Wrekin local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11. Among the 40 primary schools in the borough, it ranks 14th, placing it comfortably in the top half of local provision. The three highest-ranked peers in the area are Moorfield Primary School, Newdale Primary School & Nursery, and Wrekin View Primary School, all of which score above 83 on the same ranking metric. Old Park’s own score of 66 reflects solid performance, though it sits some way behind those top-tier neighbours. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Newdale Primary School & Nursery, just 1.8 km away. Old Park itself holds a Good rating, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, with the latest full graded inspection taking place in March 2023. Headteacher James Foster leads a large school of 640 pupils, operating close to its capacity of 678.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrunel Road, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF3 2BF
HeadteacherJames Foster
Local AuthorityTelford and Wrekin
Number of Pupils640
Free School Meals (FSM)44.4%
School Capacity640 / 678 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Park Primary School

Old Park Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.