Buildwas Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Buildwas Academy
Address: Buildwas Road, Buildwas
Town/City: Telford
County: Shropshire
Postcode: TF8 7DA
Telephone Number: 01952 387827
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Mighty Oaks Academy Trust Ltd
Sponsor: Priorslee Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Laura Sherratt
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 54 (31% boys & 69% girls)
Enrollment: 51% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.5%

Location and administration

URN: 142575
DfE Number: 893/2007
UKPRN: 10055385
UPRN: 10002206728
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: South Shropshire (E14001493)
Electoral Ward: Severn Valley (E05016065)

Easting & Northing: 363767E, 304706N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 38' 22.27" N 2° 32' 12.26" W
Plus Code: 9C4VJFQ7+R8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary Academy (3.0km)
  2. Aspris Telford School (3.2km)
  3. Lightmoor Village Primary School (3.7km)
  4. William Brookes School (4.3km)
  5. The Seeds School (4.3km)
  6. Christ Church Church of England Primary School (4.3km)
  7. William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery (4.5km)
  8. Haberdashers' Abraham Darby (4.6km)
  9. Woodlands Primary School and Nursery (4.6km)
  10. Broseley CofE Primary School (4.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Rebecca Brewer - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Katie Handy - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 November 2028.
  • Mr Gareth Kibby - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Metcalfe - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Emily Mondon - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 27 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2030.
  • Naren Mudigonda - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 30 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 April 2028.
  • Dr Naren Mudigonda - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2026.
  • Glen Robson - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Sherratt - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Gaynor Simmons - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2026.
  • Ms Gaynor Simmons - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2026.
  • Gaynor Simmons - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 16 July 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 15 July 2027.
  • Mr David Speakman - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2026.
  • Joy Sutton - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 27 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2030.