Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs New Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 999 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
196 students
New Road Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,073 students
| Measure | Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Telford, West Midlands | New Road Academy Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1642 of 1,690 | #423 of 493 |
| National rank | #15366 of 15,697 | #3599 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 196 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.donningtonwood.com/ | newroad.lct.education |
The verdict
- •New Road Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.3 vs 8.7).
- •New Road Academy is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 196.
- •Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority school while New Road Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School better than New Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), New Road Academy ranks higher (19.3 vs 8.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School and New Road Academy?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 196. New Road Academy: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School and New Road Academy rank in West Midlands?
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1642nd of 1,690 and New Road Academy is 423rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).