New Road Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Telford and Wrekin. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for New Road Academy.

Telford, TF27AB Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
29 March 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
New Road
Wrockwardine Wood
Telford, TF27AB
Phone
1952951412
Website
newroad.lct.education

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150811
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, TF2 7AB
Website
https://newroad.lct.education
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Opened
01-03-2024
Trust/MAT
LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
84.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
44.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ambition, Respect and Courage"

Ambition Respect Courage

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Andrea Bell welcomes families to New Road Academy, emphasising Ambition, Respect and Courage, a happy learning environment, and a commitment to helping students achieve above potential and develop health and wellbeing.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cooking club Green Power

Facilities

54 classrooms including specialist classrooms for Science, Design Technology, Art, Food Technology, Music and IT Two Laser Cutters and 3D Printers Wood Turning Lathe Pillar Drill Scroll Saws Band Facers Milling Machine Centre Lathe Fully stocked library with dedicated PCs Two dedicated music rooms, soundproof practise rooms and recording facility Theatre space with high quality sound and lighting systems, and a sprung floor dance studio The academy hires out the theatre and dance studio (weekends) Oakengates Leisure Centre full-size sports hall, swimming pool and gym Outdoor track and field area, and tennis courts Full-size all weather 3G pitch All weather multi games area resurfaced in 2024

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Design and Technology rotations: Resistant Materials, Product Design, Food Technology KS3 and KS4 practical projects taught alongside relevant theory; emphasis on sustainability KS4 Design and Technology (AQA GCSE) and Hospitality and Catering (WJEC) pathways Hospitality and Catering KS4 covers health and safety, nutrition, and NEA coursework KS3 enrichment includes Big Ideas competition (regional winner 2024, national final London) Arts and Design pathways at KS4 (Fine Art, Textiles, Graphic Communication) and related career paths Afterschool clubs in Technology and related subjects to support projects Broad progression routes including apprenticeships, A levels, T levels, BTEC etc. View curriculum map

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and after school sessions are available.

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