Wrekin View Primary School, Telford
Wrekin View Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Telford, part of Learning Community Trust. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 40 schools in Telford with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Wrekin View Primary School in detail
Wrekin View Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Wrekin View has proudly served the local community since 2004, with a warm and welcoming approach which creates a calm and safe learning environment for pupils from all walks of life to develop into happy, successful, and curious communicators. Wrekin View Primary and Nursery: a community-based academy, part of the Learning Community Trust."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, athletics, gymnastics, dance, choir and cadets.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 5:30pm.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Wrekin View Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in Telford and Wrekin and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Wrekin View Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 62 families put Wrekin View Primary School as their first choice and 143 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Wrekin View Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wrekin View Primary School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, 88% reading, 81% maths); Dothill Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 68% reading, 64% maths); Short Wood Primary School (1 mile); and Apley Wood Primary Academy (1 mile, 68% reading, 62% maths).
Wrekin View Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolDothill Primary SchoolShort Wood Primary SchoolApley Wood Primary Academy
The trust
Wrekin View 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.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wrekin View Primary School (as of September 2025): 82% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 63 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 14 (3%) 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.
Wrekin View Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wellington (Shropshire) Rail Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Patricks School (opposite), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wrekin View Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Wrekin View Primary School are Charlton School (0.3 miles), Ercall Wood Academy (1 mile) and Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase (1.9 miles).
Charlton SchoolErcall Wood AcademyHadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 1,909 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Wrekin View Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2019. Before that, as Wrekin View Primary School (URN 133757), it was rated Good in November 2016.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy attending Wrekin View Primary School. The school works hard to ensure pupils attend regularly and achieve well. The vast majority of pupils do. Pupils behave well and feel safe. Each day they live the 'Wrekin View Way.' They work hard in lessons and do their best. Pupils' work is of a high standard. They achieve well in lessons and over time. Pupils enjoy spending time with their friends at social times. Play leaders help pupils to play well together.
The school offers a vast range of opportunities to widen pupils' interests. Clubs such as choir, dance, football skills and dodgeball help pupils to develop new talents. Pupils regularly compete in sports activities in the local area including water polo, gymnastics and cross country. They enjoy residentials which help them to develop important teamwork and independence skills. However, there is work to do to ensure that more pupils consistently benefit from this offer, particularly disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has created an ambitious curriculum for all its pupils. The curriculum is carefully sequenced so that learning builds up over time. Pupils have regular opportunities to recall and revisit previous learning. Teachers have strong subject knowledge. They present learning clearly and engage pupils well in their learning. Misconceptions are quickly identified and addressed. Pupils know where they have gone wrong and how to correct it. Trips and visitors help pupils to deepen their learning. For example, a Stone Age day and a trip to Ironbridge strengthened their historical knowledge. The school does all it can to ensure pupils attend school regularly, and do not miss out on valuable learning time. All this means that pupils learn and remember more of the curriculum over time.
Children in the early years get off to a great start. Well-skilled staff prioritise language and communication. Children enjoy singing nursery rhymes and songs. Early number is well taught. Warm and positive relationships help children to settle well. Children learn about self-care, such as good oral hygiene. They enjoy making new friends. Staff teach children how to take turns and share. Children are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded 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.
At a Glance
23.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
28 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 91% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
18
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Wrekin View Primary School
KS1 and KS2 Learning Community Trust Bowls Competition
2 Oct 2026
Year 5/6 Boys Football Team
2 Oct 2026
Schools join forces for magical choir performance
17 Dec 2025
Wrekin View’s Got Talent…
10 Jul 2025
Wrekin View’s Got Talent…
9 Jul 2025
Fostering participation and inclusion for all.
9 Dec 2024
From Wrekin View Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wrekin View Primary School.
- Kings Camps930m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 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.
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Your chances of a place at Wrekin View Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
416 pupils
420 places
4 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
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
63
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
16.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Wrekin View Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
464
Total Pupils
245
Boys
219
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
20.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,744
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,229
Per pupil
£2408k
Total funding
£162k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
11.2%
Persistent absence
384
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
Wrekin View Primary School
Questions parents ask about Wrekin View Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wrekin View Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wrekin View Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Wrekin View Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wrekin View Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2019. Before that, as Wrekin View Primary School (URN 133757), it was rated Good in November 2016.
How close to Wrekin View Primary School do you need to live?
Telford and Wrekin published for September 2026 entry that the last place offered at Wrekin View Primary School on distance went to a family 1909 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 Wrekin View Primary School?
Wrekin View Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Wrekin View Primary School?
Classes at Wrekin View Primary School average 26.1 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 Wrekin View Primary School?
Wrekin View Primary School has around 464 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Wrekin View Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Wrekin View Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 8 places, 8 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Wrekin View Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Wrekin View Primary School in 2024/25. 11.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wrekin View Primary School?
Apply through Telford and Wrekin's coordinated admissions process, naming Wrekin View 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.
Does Wrekin View Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Wrekin View Primary School: Kings Camps (930m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Wrekin View Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 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 Wrekin View Primary School?
Wrekin View Primary School is at North Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3ES.
Sources: Telford and Wrekin admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)