How many pupils does Lantern Academy have?

Lantern Academy has 125 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Lantern Academy?

The headteacher of Lantern Academy is Michelle Skidmore.

What type of school is Lantern Academy?

Lantern Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Lantern Academy in?

Lantern Academy is in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Lantern Academy

Yates Way, Ketley Bank, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, TF2 0AZ

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 4 February 2025.

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125

Pupils

45.0%

Free school meals

1 September 2022

Opened

About this school

Lantern Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire. The school has 125 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 4 February 2025. The Headteacher is Michelle Skidmore. The school is administered by Telford and Wrekin local authority. It belongs to LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST. It opened in 1 September 2022.

School details

Headteacher: Michelle Skidmore
Trust: LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Local authority: Telford and Wrekin
Gender: Mixed
URN: 149309

Contact

01952386961 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Lantern Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Telford and Wrekin). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

63%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →