SecondaryData as of May 2026

New Road Academy

New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, TF2 7AB

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Telford.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,091

Ages

11-16

FSM

45.9%

Attainment 8

38.6

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

38.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

13.9%

Basics 9-5

23.8%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

16.3%

EBacc APS

3.12

EBacc 9-5

3.5%

EBacc 9-4

7.9%

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About New Road Academy

New Road Academy is a secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.6. The school has around 1,091 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: New Road, Telford, TF2 7AB | More schools in Telford and Wrekin

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: The Telford Priory School)
Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
Mar 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Telford Priory School)
Jun 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Telford Priory School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about New Road Academy

What is New Road Academy's Ofsted rating?

New Road Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are New Road Academy's latest exam results?

New Road Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is New Road Academy located?

New Road Academy is a secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin (TF2 7AB).

How many pupils attend New Road Academy?

New Road Academy has around 1,091 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare New Road Academy with other schools?

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