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Buildwas Academy
Telford·West Midlands·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
Buildwas Academy is a primary academy in Telford, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Buildwas Academy has 57% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 75 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 33.3%, 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.4%.
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At Buildwas Academy, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
100% met the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths.
Buildwas Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Buildwas Academy is 33.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Buildwas Academy has 75 pupils on roll.
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Buildwas Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Buildwas Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Buildwas Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
1/mo
100% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 3.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.1
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Telford area
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.