Aqueduct Primary Academy, based in Telford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Aqueduct Primary Academy currently has around 259 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 36.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Castlefields Way, Telford, TF4 3RP |
| Website: | https://www.aqueductprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01952984980 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jamie Pugh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150710 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 259 |
| Number of Boys: | 133 |
| Number of Girls: | 126 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.90% | 194 |
| African | 8.10% | 21 |
| Other White | 6.60% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 3.90% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueduct Primary Academy Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Primary School Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP | - not rated | 2 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindleyford Primary School Brindleyford , Brookside TF3 1QD | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School and Early Years Centre Beaconsfield , Brookside TF3 1LG | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Beaconsfield , Brookside TF3 1LG | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Court Street , Madeley TF7 5FB | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 2out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 1out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueduct Centre Aqueduct Community Centre , Majestic Way TF4 3RB | - not rated | 81 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Gilbert School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.