New Road Academy vs Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 673 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Road Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,073 students
Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students
| Measure | New Road Academy Telford, West Midlands | Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #423 of 493 | #533 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3599 of 4,090 | #5466 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,073 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,073 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | newroad.lct.education | www.wrockwardinewoodcejuniorschool.taw.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 19.3).
- •New Road Academy is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 240.
- •New Road Academy is a academy school while Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School is a local authority 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 New Road Academy better than Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School ranks higher (61.9 vs 19.3 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 New Road Academy and Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School?
About 673 m in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Road Academy: 1,073. Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Road Academy and Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School rank in West Midlands?
New Road Academy is 423rd of 493 and Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School is 533rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).