Open Other Primary Mixed

Buildwas Academy

Buildwas Road, Telford, TF8 7DA
Part of: MIGHTY OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD (Multi-academy trust)
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Buildwas Academy
Telford, TF8 7DA
75 Pupils
105 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
13.50% FSM %
26 Boys
49 Girls
About Buildwas Academy

Buildwas Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Telford, Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 75 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Laura Sherratt.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Shropshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency South Shropshire
Ward Severn Valley
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MIGHTY OAKS ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Opened 01-02-2016
UKPRN 10055385
URN 142575
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Gaynor Simmons Chair of Local Governing Body 17/07/2025 26/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Speakman Chair of Local Governing Body 23/10/2023 16/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Metcalfe Local Governor 23/10/2023 24/11/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Naren Mudigonda Local Governor 30/04/2024 26/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Sherratt Local Governor 07/03/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Speakman Local Governor 17/07/2025 26/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gaynor Simmons Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 17/07/2025 16/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rebecca Brewer Shared Local Governor - Establishment 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Katie Handy Shared Local Governor - Establishment 27/11/2024 26/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Gareth Kibby Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/11/2022 27/11/2026 Elected by parents
Glen Robson Shared Local Governor - Establishment 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School
2.96 km • Telford
Other
Aspris Telford School
3.2 km • Telford
Other
Lightmoor Village Primary School
3.74 km • Telford
Other
William Brookes School
4.26 km • Much Wenlock
Other
The Seeds School
4.29 km • Shropshire
Other
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
4.32 km • Shrewsbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Buildwas Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Telford, Shropshire.
Buildwas Academy has 75 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Buildwas Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Buildwas Academy is Mrs Laura Sherratt.
Buildwas Academy is at Buildwas Road, Buildwas, Telford, TF8 7DA, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Buildwas Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Buildwas Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Sherratt
Buildwas Road, Buildwas, Telford, TF8 7DA
01952387827
www.buildwasacademy.com
Location
TF8 7DA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142575
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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