Ercall Wood Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Address | Golf Links Lane, TF1 2DT |
| URN | 145707 |
School Census
| Total | 952 |
| Girls/Boys | 486/466 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.1%/48.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 206 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/11/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 19/01/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/01/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 50.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.59 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 17% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.64 |
| Progress 8 | -0.03 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.62 |
| Progress 8 | 0 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 433 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 139 |
| As third preference | 96 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 396 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 398 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 143 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 343 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 326 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 13.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 65% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 13.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Short Wood Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Limekiln Lane, , TF1 2JA