Captain Webb Primary School is a primary school in TELFORD, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Captain Webb Primary School currently has around 464 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 36.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Webb Crescent, TELFORD, TF4 3DU |
| Website: | www.captainwebbprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01952386770 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Passey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123443 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 464 |
| Number of Boys: | 237 |
| Number of Girls: | 227 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.20% | 372 |
| Other White | 6.90% | 32 |
| African | 3.70% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Webb Primary School Webb Crescent , Pool Hill TF4 3DU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Doseley Road North , Dawley TF4 3AL | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawley Church of England Primary School with Nursery Doseley Road North , Dawley TF4 3AL | - not rated | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightmoor Village Primary School Lightmoor Way , Lightmoor Village TF4 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladygrove Primary School Old Office Road , Dawley TF4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 2out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 1out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Court Street , Madeley TF7 5FB | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,594 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG | - not rated | 892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Gilbert School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | - not rated | 982 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.