High Ercall Primary School, Telford
High Ercall Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Telford, part of The Beacon Co-operative Learning trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 40 schools in Telford with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Telford and Wrekin (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
High Ercall Primary School in detail
High Ercall Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We are proud that our pupil attendance was one of the highest out of all Telford and Wrekin schools in 2023-24, and well above the national attendance percentage. Our OFSTED report in March 2023 stated that: Pupils love coming to school and attend regularly."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cooking and art.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:50am.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 95% of Year 6 pupils at High Ercall Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in Telford and Wrekin and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (89% in reading, 89% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at High Ercall Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put High Ercall Primary School as their first choice and 42 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.
Admissions history and your chances at High Ercall Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to High Ercall Primary School are Crudgington Primary School (2.6 miles, 100% reading, 94% maths); Allscott Meads Primary Academy (3.1 miles); St Marys CofE Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 76% maths); and St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy (3.5 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 76% maths).
High Ercall Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Crudgington Primary SchoolAllscott Meads Primary AcademySt Marys CofE Primary SchoolSt Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy
The trust
High Ercall Primary School is one of 2 schools run by The Beacon Co-operative Learning trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 33 pupils (22.8%) received SEN support and 3 (2.1%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of High Ercall Primary School.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Road (adjacent), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Telford and Wrekin (139).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, High Ercall Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
10.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 89% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 89% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 84% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
29.3
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at High Ercall Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
149 pupils
162 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Telford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Telford
Across Telford and Wrekin council
Places available
2,419
Applications
2,124
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Telford and Wrekin council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
24.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
145
Total Pupils
74
Boys
71
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
16.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,083
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,195
Per pupil
£846k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
5.3%
Persistent absence
132
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about High Ercall Primary School
What are SATs results like at High Ercall Primary School?
Of the pupils at High Ercall Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 95% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is High Ercall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
High Ercall Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for High Ercall Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When High Ercall Primary School is oversubscribed, Telford and Wrekin allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at High Ercall Primary School?
High Ercall Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 162 places.
How big are the classes at High Ercall Primary School?
Classes at High Ercall Primary School average 29 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to High Ercall Primary School?
High Ercall Primary School has around 145 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at High Ercall Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at High Ercall Primary School in 2024/25. 5.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to High Ercall Primary School?
Apply through Telford and Wrekin's coordinated admissions process, naming High Ercall Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near High Ercall Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is High Ercall Primary School?
High Ercall Primary School is at Church Road, High Ercall, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)