Short Wood Primary School
URN: 104939 • Telford TF1 2JA
Overview
- Name
- Short Wood Primary School
- URN
- 104939
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gail Butele (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01952387360
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Limekiln Lane, Telford TF1 2JA
Summary
Short Wood Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Telford, Shropshire, with a current enrollment of 546 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 490. The school is committed to fostering a respectful and reflective learning environment, where students from Early Years to Year 6 are encouraged to engage collaboratively and develop independence in their learning.
The curriculum at Short Wood emphasizes emotional well-being and positive relationships, creating a supportive atmosphere that promotes self-directed learning. The school offers a range of indoor and outdoor facilities, alongside an on-site teacher-led nursery, The NEST, catering to children with both 15 and 30-hour sessions. Parents report high satisfaction, with many recommending the school to others.
Short Wood Primary School values community involvement and maintains open communication with parents through platforms like Class Dojo. The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all. For families considering enrollment, the school welcomes visits to explore its offerings.
The curriculum at Short Wood emphasizes emotional well-being and positive relationships, creating a supportive atmosphere that promotes self-directed learning. The school offers a range of indoor and outdoor facilities, alongside an on-site teacher-led nursery, The NEST, catering to children with both 15 and 30-hour sessions. Parents report high satisfaction, with many recommending the school to others.
Short Wood Primary School values community involvement and maintains open communication with parents through platforms like Class Dojo. The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all. For families considering enrollment, the school welcomes visits to explore its offerings.
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- Class Dojo (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Telford and Wrekin
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 490
- Pupils
- 546
- Boys
- 259
- Girls
- 287
- FSM %
- 34.80
- Open date
- 2006-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 546 | 259 | 287 | 490 | 34.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 568 | 278 | 290 | 490 | 31.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 558 | 257 | 301 | 490 | 27.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 558 | 257 | 301 | 490 | 27.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 553 | 268 | 285 | 490 | 25.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 556 | 275 | 281 | 490 | 19.50 |
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