Wrekin View Primary School

About Wrekin View Primary School

Parents are clearly voting with their feet at Wrekin View Primary School. The school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions, with 97 applications for 41 places — an oversubscription ratio of 2.37 — and 37 of those offers went to first-preference families. Of the 28 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 82% said they would recommend the school. The feedback is particularly strong on happiness and safety: 86% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 93% felt their child is safe. A combined 82% agreed or strongly agreed that their child does well at the school, and 85% said the school has high expectations. The picture is more mixed on SEND support, where 50% agreed or strongly agreed that children with special educational needs get the help they need, but 50% disagreed or strongly disagreed. Concerns handling also drew a split response, with 50% satisfied and 25% dissatisfied.

Academically, Wrekin View is one of the strongest primary schools in Telford and Wrekin. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 83% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — well above the local authority average of 63%. That performance places the school 3rd out of 40 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 10% locally. Nationally, it ranks in the top 8% of all primary schools. The school also excels at the higher standard: 22% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, while 43% reached that level in reading, 42% in writing and 37% in maths. Average scaled scores were 108 in both reading and maths. Ofsted's most recent graded inspection, in 2016, rated the school Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in October 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a forest school, sensory room, library, art studios, gymnasium and playing fields. Sports provision covers cricket, netball, athletics, dance, cross country and gymnastics, while clubs include coding, drama, eco club and choir. SEND support is available for a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, hearing impairment and physical disability. With a nursery on site, the school caters for children from age 3 through to 11. The school is oversubscribed, so families applying for Reception places will need to ensure they meet the admissions criteria. Wrekin View is a strong fit for families who prioritise academic outcomes and want a school that performs well above the local average, but those with children who have SEND needs may want to explore the support offer in more detail before applying.

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