Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Doseley Road North, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Telford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Telford and Wrekin. It ranks 24th of 38 primary schools in Telford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 20 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Pupils at this school are happy and appreciate how kind everyone is. There are positive relationships between pupils and with staff. This positivity, together with robust systems for safeguarding, helps pupils to feel safe and well cared for. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils have a good understanding of how to meet these expectations. This stems from a firmly embedded culture linked to the school's core values. Pupils know how these values apply to their own lives and how they influence the way they should treat others. On the rare occasions that bullying happens, staff deal quickly with any issues. Staff are ambitious for what pupils can achieve across the curriculum. Pupils experience a rich and engaging curriculum. They work hard in lessons to produce high-quality work in a range of subjects. Leaders also ensure that the curriculum places emphasis on developing pupils' personal and cultural experiences. For example, pupils visit local areas of interest, including different places of worship. Pupils also become active citizens through a variety of opportunities across the school. They are proud to lead worship assemblies and to raise money for charity.
What the school should improve
- Some areas of the curriculum are still being refined. On occasion, pupils do not always learn what is most important, and the work they complete does not always deepen their knowledge appropriately. Leaders should continue their work to refine the curriculum so that pupils gain a deep knowledge and understanding in all subjects.
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This impacts on their attainment and progress. Leaders should redouble their efforts with families to ensure that pupils' attendance continues to improve.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
220 pupils on roll, with places for 226
Schools near Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Webb Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ladygrove Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Lawley Village Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Old Park Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Lightmoor Village Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Kerri-Ann Houlston
- Phone
- 01952386280
- Address
- Doseley Road North, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3AL
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- URN
- 142785
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.