Crudgington Primary School, Telford

In its own words: "Established in 1877, Crudgington Primary has a rich history of providing outstanding education in a nurturing and family-friendly atmosphere. Situated in the heart of a rural community in Telford, our academy is more than a primary school; it’s a close-knit family where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to flourish."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and dance.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Crudgington Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in Telford and Wrekin and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Crudgington Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Crudgington Primary School are High Ercall Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 95% reading, 81% maths); St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy (3.1 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 76% maths); Tibberton Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles); and Dothill Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 68% reading, 64% maths).

Crudgington Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Crudgington Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Learning Community Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Mixed (14%).

In 2026, 25 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 2 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Crudgington Primary School.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (adjacent), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Telford and Wrekin (139).

Crudgington Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.