Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Baldwin Webb Avenue Donnington Telford Shropshire TF2 8EP |
| Reference Number | 123364 |
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection domains. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, creating a strong sense of community for both pupils and staff. Leaders have high expectations for behavior and have effectively developed a supportive curriculum with a focus on essential skills, ensuring that pupils progress positively as they prepare for junior school. Despite recent improvements from its previous inspection grade of 'Requires Improvement', there remain areas for development, particularly in ensuring all pupils receive appropriate reading support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55%
Girls: 45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| 2 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.4% |
| White, Other | 13.3% |
| African | 8.3% |
| Asian, Other | 5% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and inclusivity among pupils and staff.
- High expectations for pupil behavior, resulting in calm classrooms.
- Well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge over time.
- Effective early years provision, helping children get off to a good start.
- Teachers are skilled at linking new learning to prior knowledge.
- Leaders prioritize reading and provide engaging reading activities.
- Strong pastoral support, helping pupils manage their emotions.
- Positive feedback from parents regarding school staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle with reading due to mismatched reading books.
- Need for more opportunities for parents to engage with their child's learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Leonard Close, Winifreds Drive, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8BH |
0.33 miles |
|
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
Church Road, Donnington Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7PZ |
0.5 miles |
|
Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery
Church Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AH |
0.76 miles |
|
Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
Wrockwardine Wood Junior School Church Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG |
0.8 miles |
|
Muxton Primary School
Marshbrook Way, Muxton, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8SA |
0.82 miles |
|
St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
Church Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG |
0.84 miles |
|
Teagues Bridge Primary School
Teagues Cresent, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6RE |
1.23 miles |
|
St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Preston-upon-the-Wealdmoors, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6DH |
1.77 miles |
|
Oakengates Nursery School
Charlton Street, Telford, TF2 6BT |
1.82 miles |
|
Wombridge Primary School
Hartshill, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6AN |
1.85 miles |
|
St George's Church of England Primary School
London Road, St George's, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9LJ |
1.85 miles |
|
Redhill Primary Academy
Gatcombe Way, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9GZ |
2.01 miles |
|
Lilleshall Primary School
Limekiln Lane, Lilleshall, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9EY |
2.04 miles |
|
Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NU |
2.15 miles |
|
Priorslee Academy
Priorslee Avenue, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9RS |
2.31 miles |
|
Lantern Academy
Yates Way, Ketley Bank, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 0AZ |
2.41 miles |
|
Thomas Telford Primary Free School
George Lees Avenue, Telford, TF2 5AB |
2.49 miles |
|
Meadows Primary School and Nursery
Riddings Close, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5HF |
2.55 miles |
|
Millbrook Primary School and Nursery
Grainger Drive, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6UJ |
2.65 miles |
|
Apley Wood Primary Academy
Pool Farm Avenue, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6FQ |
2.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
New Road Academy
New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AB |
0.95 miles |
|
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NU |
2.15 miles |
|
The Bridge at HLC
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NQ |
2.4 miles |
|
Amberleigh Therapeutic School
The Oaks, Redhill, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9NZ |
2.47 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Academy
Teece Drive, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9SQ |
2.47 miles |
|
Telford College
Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP |
2.94 miles |
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Thomas Telford School
Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NW |
2.99 miles |
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Wrekin College
Sutherland Road, Telford, TF1 3BH |
3.25 miles |
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Charlton School
Apley Avenue, Telford, TF1 3FA |
3.4 miles |
|
Ercall Wood Academy
Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DT |
3.77 miles |
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Newport Girls' High School Academy
Wellington Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7HL |
3.86 miles |
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The Telford Langley School
Duce Drive, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3JS |
4.04 miles |
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Queensway
Hinkshay Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3PP |
4.07 miles |
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Haberdashers' Adams
High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BD |
4.19 miles |
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The Burton Borough School
Audley Avenue, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7DS |
4.29 miles |
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The Telford Park School
Grange Avenue, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1FA |
4.33 miles |
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Southall School
Off Rowan Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3PX |
4.41 miles |
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Idsall School
Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PD |
4.41 miles |