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Thomas Telford School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personSir Kevin Satchwell

location_onTelford, TF3 4NW

language Visit Website phone 1952200000

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,545

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Attainment 8

59.1

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Telford and Wrekin

#357 of 4,663 nationally

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Thomas Telford School is a City technology college school in Telford, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Thomas Telford School is a city technology college in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,633 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.1, placing the school #3 in Telford and Wrekin and #357 of 4,663 nationally. 70.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 31.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 70.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 33.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.23 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.0× capacity.

There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

59.1

Grade 5+ E&M

70.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)31.9%

Entering EBacc95.00%

EBacc APS5.49

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc97.00%

EBacc APS5.44

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc98%

EBacc APS5.76

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc97%

EBacc APS6

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc96%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc93%

EBacc APS5.81

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc96%

EBacc APS5.65

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.23

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

212

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.6%

Achieving A*–A33.4%

Achieving A*–B70.5%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate99.1%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

194

Retention rate95.90%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

230

Retention rate95.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

216

Retention rate98.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 December 2022

Inspection Report

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21 January 2009

Inspection Report

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16 May 2006

Inspection Report

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23 January 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-12-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2009-01-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-05-16

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.3%(54 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,633 pupils. During this period, there were 61 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,633	61	3.7%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,634	34	2.1%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,589	35	2.2%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,589	2	0.1%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,596	0	0.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,538	0	0.0%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,545	0	0.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,545	0	0.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,557	0	0.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,567	0	0.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,570	0	0.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,491	0	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,500	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,507	0	0.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,439	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,439	0	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,448	0	0.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,358	0	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,364	0	0.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,365	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,345	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,350	0	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,355	0	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,330	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,332	0	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,340	0	0.0%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 21 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 8 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree75%

agree19%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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%

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%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree79%

agree17%

disagree2%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree70%

agree26%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

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%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree85%

agree14%

disagree1%

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%

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

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