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New Road Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

New Road Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1091 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,091

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

New Road Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, New Road Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Telford and Wrekin. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Telford and Wrekin before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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New Road Academy — School Information

Full address
New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, TF2 7AB
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
45.9% of pupils
DfE URN
150811

Other Secondary Schools in Telford

If New Road Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Telford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — New Road Academy

Is New Road Academy oversubscribed?

New Road Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for New Road Academy?

Admission to New Road Academy is managed by Telford and Wrekin. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does New Road Academy cover?

New Road Academy is a secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for New Road Academy?

New Road Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.