Ladygrove Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Old Office Road Dawley Telford Shropshire TF4 2LF |
| Phone | 01952388370 |
| Reference Number | 123438 |
Ladygrove Primary School is performing well, having effectively maintained the standards achieved at the last inspection. The school fosters a welcoming environment where students thrive both academically and socially, working hard to ensure the curriculum is relevant to the community. While pupils demonstrate strong engagement and achievement, particularly in literacy and mathematics, the school has identified areas within the curriculum that require further embedding to ensure all students retain essential knowledge. This is the second ungraded inspection since the school was last rated good in 2016.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 454 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.88%
Girls: 49.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| 2 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 3 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 4 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | 37 | 22 | 59 |
| 6 | 24 | 35 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.9% |
| Unclassified | 9.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.6% |
| African | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 03 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 14 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a warm and welcoming environment.
- Strong community ethos with excellent pastoral support.
- Well-designed and sequenced curriculum from early years to Year 6.
- Students achieve well and are well-prepared for future education.
- Effective reading strategies promote fluency and confidence in pupils.
- Inclusive practices ensure pupils with SEND progress well.
- Governance is effective with strong support and challenge.
- High staff morale and consideration for staff well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some foundation subjects not fully embedded.
- Teachers do not always check pupils' retention of learned knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | ||
| Writing | -0.4 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Doseley Road North, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3AL |
0.43 miles |
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Lawley Village Academy
Bryce Way, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2SG |
0.55 miles |
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Old Park Primary School
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0.71 miles |
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Captain Webb Primary School
Webb Crescent, Pool Hill, Captain Webb Cp School, Webb Crescent, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3DU |
0.78 miles |
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The Seeds School
Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3EE |
0.8 miles |
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Lawley Primary School and Nursery
Off Arleston Lane, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PR |
0.89 miles |
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Newdale Primary School & Nursery
Marlborough Way, Rock Road, Newdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5HA |
1 miles |
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Lightmoor Village Primary School
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1.35 miles |
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Lantern Academy
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1.38 miles |
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Hollinswood Primary School
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1.44 miles |
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Randlay Primary School
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1.46 miles |
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Aqueduct Primary Academy
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1.5 miles |
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1.51 miles |
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Windmill Primary School
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Grange Park Primary School
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1.84 miles |
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Wombridge Primary School
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1.86 miles |
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1.89 miles |
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2.16 miles |
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0.56 miles |
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Queensway
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1.05 miles |
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The Telford Park School
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1.79 miles |
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Madeley Academy
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1.9 miles |
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Telford College
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2.2 miles |
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2.23 miles |
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The Bridge at HLC
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2.26 miles |
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2.44 miles |
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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
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2.47 miles |
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Holy Trinity Academy
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2.51 miles |
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Aspris Telford School
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New Road Academy
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2.76 miles |
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Wrekin College
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Idsall School
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