Redhill Primary Academy
Redhill Primary Academy is an academy converter in Telford for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 491 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Redhill Primary Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024. In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. It is hard to get into: 45 of the 105 families who put it first for a Reception place in September 2026 did not get one.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gatcombe Way Priorslee Telford Shropshire TF2 9GZ |
| Phone | 01952327170 |
| Reference Number | 146026 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 491 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.18%
Girls: 45.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 3 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 4 | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| 5 | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| 6 | 38 | 23 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.5% |
| Indian | 10.2% |
| White & Asian | 4.7% |
| African | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
Redhill Primary Academy is performing exceptionally well, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school has transformed since its previous inspection, with leaders implementing a meticulously crafted curriculum that engages and inspires pupils. The school's inclusive culture fosters an environment where students thrive both academically and socially, contributing positively to their communities. Parents express high satisfaction with the school's ability to produce well-rounded students who are confident and eager to learn.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 11 Sep 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Redhill Primary School | |
| 06 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional curriculum that meets the needs of all learners
- High levels of pupil engagement and motivation in lessons
- Outstanding support for personal development and well-being
- Highly effective staff training and development
- Robust assessment practices that enhance understanding
- Strong collaborative relationships among pupils
- Proactive approach to safeguarding and inclusivity
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 22% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 107 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 108 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 3.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 3.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 74 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
Previous years
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In 2024–25 Redhill Primary Academy had 425 pupils for 420 places. That is 5 more pupils than the school has room for.
Pupils and places
Reception intake in the “North East Central” planning area
Telford and Wrekin counted 194 Reception pupils in this area in 2024–25 and forecasts 254 in 2029–30, up 31%.
| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Pupils | 417 | 414 | 416 | 426 | 425 | 425 |
| Unfilled | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.
In 2024–25 pupils at Redhill Primary Academy attended 96.6% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 4.4% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 2.0% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.7% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.4% of pupils at Redhill Primary Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Redhill Primary Academy had 24.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 25.3% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 13.7 | 12.6 | 10.2 | 11.2 | 11.6 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 0.0% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 5.5% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 0.0% | – | 26.3% | 55.0% | 55.0% | 70.0% | 56.5% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 0.0 | – | 1.2 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.0 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 14.7% of pupils at Redhill Primary Academy were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 2.2% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific learning difficulty | 26 | 1 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 22 | 3 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 12 | 3 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 8 | 3 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 1 | 1 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-sensory impairment | 1 | 0 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2024–25 Redhill Primary Academy received £6,371 and spent £6,354 for each of its 463 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £276,000 (£597 per pupil).
Across all 5 schools of Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, income was £7,869 and spending £7,488 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £72,000 | £102,000 | £148,000 | £292,000 | £303,000 | £221,000 | £276,000 |
| per pupil | £161 | £229 | £336 | £655 | £666 | £476 | £597 |
| In-year balance | -£6,000 | -£32,000 | -£67,000 | £142,000 | £67,000 | -£166,000 | £8,000 |
| per pupil | -£13 | -£72 | -£152 | £318 | £147 | -£357 | £17 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
| Name | Distance |
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Thomas Telford Primary Free School
George Lees Avenue, Telford, TF2 5AB |
0.54 miles |
|
Priorslee Academy
Priorslee Avenue, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9RS |
0.6 miles |
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St George's Church of England Primary School
London Road, St George's, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9LJ |
0.83 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
Church Road, Donnington Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7PZ |
1.53 miles |
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Lantern Academy
Yates Way, Ketley Bank, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 0AZ |
1.56 miles |
|
Oakengates Nursery School
Charlton Street, Telford, TF2 6BT |
1.6 miles |
|
Hollinswood Primary School
Dale Acre Way, Hollinswood, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 2EP |
1.69 miles |
|
Wombridge Primary School
Hartshill, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6AN |
1.71 miles |
|
Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery
Church Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AH |
1.73 miles |
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Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Leonard Close, Winifreds Drive, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8BH |
1.82 miles |
|
Muxton Primary School
Marshbrook Way, Muxton, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8SA |
1.88 miles |
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Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
Baldwin Webb Avenue, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8EP |
2.01 miles |
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Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
Wrockwardine Wood Junior School Church Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG |
2.03 miles |
|
St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
Church Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG |
2.06 miles |
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Teagues Bridge Primary School
Teagues Cresent, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6RE |
2.13 miles |
|
Old Park Primary School
Brunel Road, Malinslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 2BF |
2.17 miles |
|
Randlay Primary School
Randlay, Local Centre, Randlay Avenue, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 2LR |
2.2 miles |
|
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
Sheriffhales, Sheriffhales, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8RA |
2.49 miles |
|
Newdale Primary School & Nursery
Marlborough Way, Rock Road, Newdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5HA |
2.54 miles |
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Meadows Primary School and Nursery
Riddings Close, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5HF |
2.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Holy Trinity Academy
Teece Drive, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9SQ |
0.54 miles |
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Amberleigh Therapeutic School
The Oaks, Redhill, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9NZ |
1 miles |
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New Road Academy
New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AB |
1.64 miles |
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Thomas Telford School
Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NW |
2.05 miles |
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Idsall School
Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8PD |
2.55 miles |
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The Telford Park School
Grange Avenue, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1FA |
2.65 miles |
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Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NU |
2.73 miles |
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Queensway
Hinkshay Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3PP |
2.76 miles |
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The Telford Langley School
Duce Drive, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3JS |
2.89 miles |
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The Bridge School
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NQ |
2.99 miles |
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Southall School
Off Rowan Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3PX |
3.08 miles |
|
Lamledge School
Lamledge Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8SD |
3.22 miles |
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Telford College
Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP |
3.43 miles |
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Madeley Academy
Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5FB |
3.83 miles |
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Wrekin College
Sutherland Road, Telford, TF1 3BH |
3.98 miles |
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Ercall Wood Academy
Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DT |
4.18 miles |
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Charlton School
Apley Avenue, Telford, TF1 3FA |
4.36 miles |
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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5HX |
4.66 miles |
All schools in Telford · Telford and Wrekin local authority: places and applications
Redhill Primary Academy is part of Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, which runs 6 schools. The nearest others:
- Thomas Telford Primary Free School Telford
- Madeley Academy Telford
- Thomas Telford University Technical College Wolverhampton
- Walsall Academy Walsall
- Sandwell Academy West Bromwich
What is Redhill Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Redhill Primary Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Redhill Primary Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Redhill Primary Academy was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Redhill Primary Academy have?
Redhill Primary Academy has 491 pupils on roll.
What age range does Redhill Primary Academy cover?
Redhill Primary Academy for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Redhill Primary Academy's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Redhill Primary Academy?
Redhill Primary Academy is at Gatcombe Way, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9GZ.