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The Telford Langley School

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

personMrs Emma Blount

corporate_fareCOMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onTelford, TF4 3JS

language Visit Website phone 1952386700

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,047

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Telford and Wrekin

#3,024 of 3,216 nationally

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The Telford Langley School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Telford, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Telford Langley School is an academy sponsor led in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,151 pupils on roll, of whom 43% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35, placing the school #11 in Telford and Wrekin and #3,024 of 3,216 nationally. 21.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 4.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 22.5 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

Grade 5+ E&M

21.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)4.5%

Entering EBacc12.40%

EBacc APS2.96

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.00%

EBacc APS2.81

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.94

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS2.95

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS2.98

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.16

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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

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 July 2024

Inspection Report

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29 January 2019

Inspection Report

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13 December 2016

Inspection Report

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12 April 2016

Inspection Report

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02 December 2015

Inspection Report

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19 May 2015

Inspection Report

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03 February 2015

Inspection Report

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05 June 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2024-07-02

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-01-29

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-12-13

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-04-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-12-02

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-02-03

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

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

26.2%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.5%(86 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 1,151 pupils. During this period, there were 302 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 26.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,151	302	26.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,155	216	18.7%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,099	177	16.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,099	178	16.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,100	281	25.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,047	119	11.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,047	117	11.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,051	61	5.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	974	291	29.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	979	414	42.3%	4.9%	5
2021/22 (Autumn term)	980	361	36.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	879	287	32.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	879	91	10.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	885	241	27.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	801	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	801	322	40.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	805	371	46.1%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	722	166	23.0%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	707	225	31.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	717	239	33.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	652	362	55.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	658	278	42.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	666	273	41.0%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	613	230	37.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	610	296	48.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	615	214	34.8%	3.1%	0

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 99 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 61 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 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.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

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

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree24%

agree35%

disagree18%

strongly disagree18%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree20%

agree33%

disagree24%

strongly disagree20%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree33%

agree18%

disagree12%

strongly disagree18%

don't know6%

not applicable12%

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

yes37%

no63%

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

strongly agree28%

agree33%

disagree17%

strongly disagree17%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree29%

agree45%

disagree6%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree47%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree41%

disagree12%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree22%

agree59%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree41%

agree55%

strongly disagree4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree18%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree14%

don't know16%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes71%

no29%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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