Buildwas Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Address | Buildwas Road, TF8 7DA |
| School Website | www.buildwasacademy.com |
| Telephone | 1952387827 |
| URN | 142575 |
School Census
| Total | 94 |
| Girls/Boys | 54/40 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 57.4%/42.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 20 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/06/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 15/01/2019 | Good |
| 29/01/2015 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 18/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 8 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 93 |
| Reading Progress | -5.0 |
| Writing Progress | -4.7 |
| Maths Progress | -9.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.2 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 13 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 6 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 12 |
| As First Preference | 5 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 5 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 7 |
| As First Preference | 5 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 5 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 3% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 35% |
| no | 65% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 55% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |