Thomas Telford School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeIndependent school, City technology college
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityTelford and Wrekin
AddressOld Park, TF3 4NW
URN123627

School Census

Total 1545
Girls/Boys 772/773
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.0%/50.0%
% pupils where English not first language 4.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 178
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 4.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
06/12/2022 Good
21/01/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 06/12/2022
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 21/01/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 57.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 71.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 91.90%
Entering EBacc 97.00%
EBacc average point score 5.44
Progress 8 0.43
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 60.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 73%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 91%
Entering EBacc 98%
EBacc average point score 5.74
Progress 8 0.56
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 63.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 83%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 96%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 6
Progress 8 0.5

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 0.00%
Total Applications7
As first preference2
As second preference3
As third preference0
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers0
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 0.00%
Total Applications2
As first preference0
As second preference1
As third preference1
Total Offers Made155
first preference offers0
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications127
As first preference125
As second preference1
As third preference0
Total Offers Made123
first preference offers123
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications135
As first preference135
As second preference0
As third preference0
Total Offers Made135
first preference offers135
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications135
As first preference134
As second preference0
As third preference1
Total Offers Made133
first preference offers133
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications134
As first preference132
As second preference0
As third preference0
Total Offers Made132
first preference offers132
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications116
As first preference116
As second preference0
As third preference0
Total Offers Made116
first preference offers116
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications117
As first preference117
As second preference0
As third preference0
Total Offers Made117
first preference offers117
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications124
As first preference119
As second preference5
As third preference0
Total Offers Made110
first preference offers110
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications113
As first preference101
As second preference12
As third preference0
Total Offers Made105
first preference offers93
second preference offers12
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications115
As first preference109
As second preference5
As third preference1
Total Offers Made108
first preference offers105
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree23%
disagree3%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree82%
agree14%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree75%
agree19%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree13%
agree5%
disagree1%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
not applicable74%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree50%
agree34%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree38%
agree14%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
not applicable42%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes7%
no93%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree69%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree79%
agree17%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree26%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree67%
agree26%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree75%
agree23%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree85%
agree14%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree65%
agree25%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes93%
no7%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin73.9%
indian ethnic origin7.4%
african ethnic origin3.7%
any other white background ethnic origin3.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin2.3%
pakistani ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin73.8%
indian ethnic origin7.1%
any other white background ethnic origin3.5%
african ethnic origin3.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
pakistani ethnic origin1.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.7%
caribbean ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Old Park Primary School

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Brunel Road, , TF3 2BF

Lantern Academy

(0.58 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Yates Way, , TF2 0AZ