Kickstart Academy, based in Telford, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 14 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kickstart Academy currently has around 56 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67.9% boys and 32.1% girls. Around 69.6% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.2%).
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: | Whitechapel Way, Telford, TF2 9PQ |
| Website: | Kickstart.lct.education |
| Telephone: | 01952951413 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Lewis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 150262 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 60 |
| Number of Pupils: | 56 |
| Number of Boys: | 38 |
| Number of Girls: | 18 |
| White British | 73.20% | 41 |
| Other White | 5.40% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 3.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 3.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates Nursery School Charlton Street , Oakengates TF2 6BT | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priorslee Primary School Priorslee Avenue , Priorslee TF2 9RS | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priorslee Academy Priorslee Avenue , Priorslee TF2 9RS | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School London Road , St George's TF2 9LJ | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood Infant and Nursery School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EP | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood Primary School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Academy Teece Drive , Priorslee TF2 9SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Arts College New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 6JZ | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrockwardine Wood Arts Academy New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 6JZ | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Priory School New Road , TF2 7AB | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Road Academy New Road , Wrockwardine Wood TF2 7AB | 2out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 3,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickstart Academy Whitechapel Way , TF2 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Revolution (KS3 PRU) Unit 1 , Stafford Park 12 TF3 3BJ | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Telford School Old Park , TF3 4NW | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Centre Oak Road , TF3 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.