Old Park Primary School

URN: 133270 • Telford TF3 2BF

Overview

Name
Old Park Primary School
URN
133270
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Foster (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01952387250
Website
Visit
Address
Brunel Road, Telford TF3 2BF

Summary

Old Park Primary School, located in Telford, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 640 pupils, serving a capacity of 678. The school prioritises the wellbeing of its students, fostering an environment where individual talents and interests are nurtured. The headteacher, James Foster, emphasises the importance of creating well-rounded individuals who are encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning.

The curriculum at Old Park is designed to be broad and balanced, enriched by various projects, external visitors, and extracurricular activities. A notable feature of the school is the In Harmony programme, which provides all children from Year 2 to Year 6 with free specialist music lessons and instruments, allowing them to participate in one of five orchestras. This commitment to creativity and community was recognised in the school's recent Ofsted report, which highlighted its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

Old Park Primary School promotes core values of belonging, respect, and responsibility, and actively incorporates the principles of the Equality Act into its ethos and curriculum. The school has received several accolades for its achievements, including recognition as TES Outstanding Primary School of the Year and various awards for its commitment to music and anti-bullying initiatives.

Key details

LA
Telford and Wrekin
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
678
Pupils
640
Boys
325
Girls
315
FSM %
44.40
Open date
2007-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 640 325 315 678 44.40
2024-09-11 648 327 321 678 43.80
2023-09-11 647 324 323 678 43.30
2022-09-11 647 324 323 678 43.30
2021-09-11 642 309 333 678 41.90
2020-09-11 660 330 330 678 30.40

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