Redhill Primary Academy, Telford
Redhill Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Telford, part of Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 40 schools in Telford with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.8 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- 1.8 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Telford and Wrekin (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Redhill Primary Academy in detail
Redhill Primary Academy in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Redhill Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 83% 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 (78% in reading, 88% in maths).
Getting a place at Redhill Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 105 families put Redhill Primary Academy as their first choice and 235 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.8 first choices for every place. 45 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Redhill Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Redhill Primary Academy are Thomas Telford Primary Free School (0.5 miles); Priorslee Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 69% maths); St George's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 90% maths); and St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre (1.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths).
Redhill Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Thomas Telford Primary Free SchoolPriorslee AcademySt George's Church of England Primary SchoolSt Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
The trust
Redhill Primary Academy is one of 6 schools run by Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
7.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 28.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%), Asian (12%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 72 pupils (14.7%) received SEN support and 11 (2.2%) 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 specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Telford Central Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Redhill Primary School (adjacent), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Redhill Primary Academy issued 8 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Redhill Primary Academy are Holy Trinity Academy (0.5 miles) and New Road Academy (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Telford and Wrekin published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 592 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
At Redhill Primary Academy pupils learn to be a 'valued me'. This vision is lived and breathed across all aspects of school life. All pupils thrive both academically as well as personally and socially. Pupils learn an impressive range of subjects in depth. Parents agree, with one comment being typical of many when they stated, 'the school produces well-rounded youngsters who have expectations of themselves and others'. All this work means that the school's very high aspirations are realised.
Pupils love learning and all aspects of school life. All pupils become confident, resilient and responsible citizens. This is due to the school's highly inclusive culture. Pupils have a thirst for knowledge. There are extremely high levels of concentration in class. They are supported well in making firm friendships and there is a harmonious atmosphere across the school. Pupils work and play together very well.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has an exceptionally well thought out and carefully constructed curriculum. It has used evidenced based research to do this. It precisely identifies the most important knowledge and when this should be taught. All staff deliver this curriculum consistently well. They ensure that pupils learn and remember the most important knowledge and skills needed for future success. Staff receive high-quality training that allows them to develop their already high expertise across the curriculum.
Teachers deliver lessons that inspire and motivate pupils. Activities are deliberately designed to meet the needs of learners extremely well. Assessment is used effectively to check that pupils have a secure understanding of what has been taught. This is particularly exceptional in mathematics. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), develop a rich bank of knowledge that allows them to make connections between different subjects. For example, in computing, children in early years learn how to programme and instruct programmable toys. These programming skills are later developed with older children learning to programme interfaces to control lights and motors. They are then able to transfer this computing knowledge and skill when designing and making fairground rides in design and technology.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
14
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Redhill Primary Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Redhill Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Redhill Primary Academy is in Telford and Wrekin; for families living there:
Apply to Telford and Wrekin for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Redhill Primary Academy
Will you get a place at Redhill Primary Academy? Get the admissions report
Your home postcode, set against Redhill Primary Academy's admissions figures, in one report saved to your account.
What the report includes for Redhill Primary Academy:
- The straight-line distance from your home to Redhill Primary Academy.
- Last distance offered for 2026 entry, from Telford and Wrekin's own figures, and how your distance compares each year.
- Applications, first choices and offers at Redhill Primary Academy for 2019 to 2026 entry.
- How many families in Telford and Wrekin got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
- The nearest state schools to your home, with Ofsted rating, demand and last distance offered where published.
- Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.
£9.99 once
One school, inc. VAT. Or £19.99 for up to three schools.
Pro £9 a month, every report included, cancel any time
A report for any school, plus everything else in Pro.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
425 pupils
420 places
5 pupils over capacity 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: 1.8 first choices per place
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
72
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
16.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
491
Total Pupils
266
Boys
225
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
22.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,810
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2241k
Total funding
£52k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
4.4%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Redhill Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Redhill Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Redhill Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Redhill Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Redhill Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Redhill Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Good.
How close to Redhill Primary Academy do you need to live?
Telford and Wrekin published for September 2026 entry that the last place offered at Redhill Primary Academy on distance went to a family 592 metres away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Redhill Primary Academy?
Redhill Primary Academy was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Redhill Primary Academy?
Classes at Redhill Primary Academy average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Redhill Primary Academy?
Redhill Primary Academy has around 491 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Redhill Primary Academy?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Redhill Primary Academy in 2024/25. 4.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Redhill Primary Academy?
Apply through Telford and Wrekin's coordinated admissions process, naming Redhill Primary Academy 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 Redhill Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Redhill Primary Academy?
Redhill Primary Academy is at Gatcombe Way, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9GZ.
Sources: Telford and Wrekin admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)