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Ercall Wood Academy

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Ercall Wood Academy

Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2DT

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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42.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.2%
Basics 9-5
35.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.646.4
2023/2440.546.4
2024/2542.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.030.00
2023/24-0.120.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
47.4%
EBacc APS
3.69
EBacc 9-5
12.0%
EBacc 9-4
26.0%
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About Ercall Wood Academy

Ercall Wood Academy is a secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 69 responses), 81% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. The school has around 936 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Golf Links Lane, Telford, TF1 2DT | More schools in Telford and Wrekin

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ercall Wood Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Good
  2. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Jan 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Ercall Wood Technology College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ercall Wood Academy

What is Ercall Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ercall Wood Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Ercall Wood Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 69 responses): 81% of parents would recommend Ercall Wood Academy.
What are Ercall Wood Academy's latest exam results?
Ercall Wood Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Ercall Wood Academy located?
Ercall Wood Academy is a secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin (TF1 2DT).
How many pupils attend Ercall Wood Academy?
Ercall Wood Academy has around 936 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ercall Wood Academy with other schools?
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