Lantern Academy
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Yates Way Ketley Bank Telford Shropshire TF2 0AZ |
| Phone | 01952386961 |
| Reference Number | 149309 |
Description
betaLantern Academy, situated at Yates Way, Ketley Bank in Telford (TF2 0AZ), initiated its operations in September 2022, replacing Queenswood Primary School. The school joined Learning Community Trust and introduced a fresh new era, spearheaded by Headteacher Michelle Skidmore. The academy focuses on fostering a happy, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere within an enriched learning environment that includes:
- A new curriculum aimed at maximizing student learning
- A new team of skilled and dedicated teachers
- Additional support in English and Maths
- A distinctive logo and a modern vision
- A new uniform policy
- Substantial improvements to interior spaces, furniture, and signs
- A planned building upgrade set to be completed by December 2022.
For applications, the admissions team at Telford and Wrekin can be contacted following the provided link. Christine Ballinger serves as the chair of the Lantern Academy's Governing Body.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 128 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.56%
Girls: 48.44% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 23 |
| 6 | 18 |
| Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-09-08 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-08 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
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 | 100 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Maths | 95 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress Scores
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Writing | -1.5 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
| Maths | -4.3 | Upgrade | Upgrade |