The Linden Centre vs Lantern Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Linden Centre
Telford
Lantern Academy
Telford
Overview
Phase
PRU
Primary
Type
Pupil referral unit
Academy converter
Age Range
5–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
35
113
Capacity
36
140
Occupancy
97%
81%
FSM %
68.6%
45.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2023
Feb 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
-
63%
KS2 Maths
-
88%
KS2 Writing
-
69%