Priorslee Academy
105%
Capacity
441
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Priorslee Academy
Priorslee Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 125 applications for just 36 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.47. Of those 125 applicants, 27 put the school as their first preference, and all 27 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school does not publish a parent-view survey or recommend percentage. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It is a non-religious school in Telford and Wrekin, led by headteacher Jodie Cooper. The school currently has 441 pupils, slightly above its stated capacity of 420, which may reflect the high demand. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2022, confirmed the school remains Good, a rating it has held since at least 2012.
Academically, Priorslee Academy performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Telford and Wrekin average of 63%. This places the school 11th out of 40 primary schools in the LA, in the top 28% nationally. In individual subjects, 88% met the expected standard in maths, 83% in reading and 81% in writing. At the higher standard, 14% achieved the top marks across all three subjects, with 30% reaching that level in reading, 23% in writing and 19% in maths. Average scaled scores were 106 for reading and 105 for maths. The school does not publish progress scores for any subject, so it is not possible to compare how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points.
The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, dining hall, ICT suite, sports hall, art studios and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, rounders, cricket and dance, while clubs cover drama, choir, gardening, film club and eco club. For pupils with additional needs, the school lists provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With an oversubscription ratio of 3.47, securing a place is competitive, particularly for first-preference applicants. The school is a good fit for families who want a well-regarded local primary with strong academic outcomes above the LA average, a nursery on site, and a broad range of clubs and facilities.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Priorslee Avenue, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF2 9RS |
| Headteacher | Jodie Cooper |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Number of Pupils | 441 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 441 / 420 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4052nd of 13,686
Nationally
388th of 1,378
In West Midlands
11th of 40
In Telford and Wrekin
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
125
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British60.3%
- Asian16.2%
- Mixed8.5%
- White (other)4.3%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
5
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Priorslee Avenue, Telford
Telford and Wrekin, TF2 9RS
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