St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
78%
Capacity
163
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Telford and Wrekin community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 163 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.
the school is led by headteacher Sarah Staniforth, it falls under Telford and Wrekin local authority.
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 19 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Chess, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Telford and Wrekin, St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Coppice Drive, Newport, Telford and Wrekin, TF10 7HU |
| Headteacher | Sarah Staniforth |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Number of Pupils | 163 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 163 / 210 (78% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2012Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coppice Drive, Newport
Telford and Wrekin, TF10 7HU
Coppice Drive, Newport
Telford and Wrekin, TF10 7HU
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