Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School, Telford
Data last updated 31 May 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school prioritizes every child's wellbeing and creates a calm, welcoming environment where pupils feel known and supported. Reading is a particular strength with excellent phonics teaching, and the school offers a wide range of enrichment activities and meaningful leadership roles that help all children develop confidence. Pupils with additional needs receive thoughtful, well-matched support that enables them to learn alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- High attendance and positive behaviour throughout the school with strong pastoral support
- Extensive personal development programme preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain
- Effective phonics teaching and strong reading skills across the school
- Well-matched support for pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Leaders have taken decisive action to address weaknesses and stabilized staffing
Areas for Improvement
- Year 6 test results in 2025 were below national averages due to previous staffing disruption
- Writing skills need continued focus, though recent improvements are evident
- Some systems for identifying and addressing misconceptions in lessons need to be more precise
- Teaching consistency still developing across all subjects as new approaches become embedded
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime leadership activities, enrichment activities, careers work
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School provides a calm, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and well-supported. The school has made significant improvements in inclusion, curriculum development, and teaching following recent staffing stabilization.
At a Glance
11.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 63%. Maths has declined from 72% to 50%. Writing has remained stable at around 58%.
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
23.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
161 pupils
218 capacity
57 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Telford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Telford
Admissions Demand - Telford and Wrekin
Places available
2,305
Applications
1,960
Got 1st preference
93.2%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Telford and Wrekin (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.08414%
Overall absence
6.75676%
Persistent absence
148
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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