SecondaryData as of May 2026

Ercall Wood Academy

Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2DT

A Good-rated secondary school in Telford.

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Pupils

936

Ages

11-16

FSM

24.0%

Attainment 8

42.5

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2025

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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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Ercall Wood Academy

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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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