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Schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

A town in Telford and Wrekin

  • Town
  • 13 schools and nurseries
  • 4,094 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are typical for England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Newport (Telford and Wrekin) at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 16

How Newport (Telford and Wrekin)'s schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Typical for England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 61%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Better than England

    Attainment 8: 60.4 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 17%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries136 primary · 3 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 61%. England 62%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 71%. England 46%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 16%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 17%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Newport (Telford and Wrekin) primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

5 state schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin), best first

Moorfield Primary School

Newport, TF10 7QU · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

42 first choices, 30 offers made

Ready for secondary school74%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
283
View school Moorfield Primary School

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Newport, TF10 7HU · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

22 first choices, 23 offers made

Ready for secondary school67%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 6
Pupils
177
View school St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

3 state schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin), best first

Haberdashers' Adams

Newport, TF10 7BD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

285 first choices, 135 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 7

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
1,090
View school Haberdashers' Adams

The Burton Borough School

Newport, TF10 7DS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results below the England average.

188 first choices, 230 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 19
Pupils
1,077
View school The Burton Borough School

Nurseries in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

4 in Newport (Telford and Wrekin), highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

2 in Newport (Telford and Wrekin), by the school's Eduscope score

Haberdashers' Adams

Newport, TF10 7BD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

285 first choices, 135 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 7

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
1,090
View school Haberdashers' Adams

Private Schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

1 in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in Newport (Telford and Wrekin), on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Church Aston Infant School, GoodNewport Infant School and Nursery, GoodMoorfield Primary School, Outstanding in every areaNewport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, GoodHaberdashers' Castle House School, InspectedNewport Girls' High School Academy, OutstandingHaberdashers' Adams, GoodThe Burton Borough School, Requires improvementSt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Expected standard or betterPlay-Days Corporation Ltd, GoodFamily Nurseries Ltd, GoodLongford Pre-School Playgroup, GoodCastle House Nursery School, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Newport (Telford and Wrekin)'s schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Newport (Telford and Wrekin) by postcode

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Newport (Telford and Wrekin) vs England

How good are Newport (Telford and Wrekin)'s schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

Newport (Telford and Wrekin)England

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    2 of the 3 with a grade.

    67%

    England 93%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    61%

    England 62%

    Typical for England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    71%

    England 46%

    Better than England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    16%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

83%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Newport (Telford and Wrekin) in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
61% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%75%100%2018201920222023202420252026
71% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Newport (Telford and Wrekin) has 13 schools and nurseries.

There are 12% more pupils than in 2018.

16% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)'s state schools each January.

Up 12% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Newport (Telford and Wrekin)16%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

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How many schools are in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?

Newport (Telford and Wrekin) has 13 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?

The highest-ranked schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) on Eduscope are Newport Girls' High School Academy, Moorfield Primary School, Haberdashers' Adams. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) are rated Good or Outstanding?

83% of inspected schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin), 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) is 19.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) is 16.9%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?

There are 4,094 pupils enrolled across schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin), with 1,043 in primary and 3,051 in secondary. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?

There is 1 independent school in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Fees vary by school and age group, so check with each school. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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