Located in Telford, Lightmoor Village Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 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.
Lightmoor Village Primary School currently has around 214 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 28.5% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.9%).
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: | Lightmoor Way, Telford, TF4 3EG |
| Website: | www.lightmoorvillageprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01952387620 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lucy Cowan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135244 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/03/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 214 |
| Number of Boys: | 115 |
| Number of Girls: | 99 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.90% | 171 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.10% | 11 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 7 |
| African | 2.30% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| 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 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 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 | 2,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightmoor Village Primary School Lightmoor Way , Lightmoor Village TF4 3EG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Captain Webb Primary School Webb Crescent , Pool Hill TF4 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Doseley Road North , Dawley TF4 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,734 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 | 1,734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Primary Academy Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP | 2out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 2out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 2out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Darby Specialist School for Performing Arts Hill Top , Madeley TF7 5HX | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Centre Aqueduct Community Centre , Majestic Way TF4 3RB | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspris Telford School Dale Road , Coalbrookdale TF8 7DT | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.