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The Telford Priory School

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

personMr David Barber

corporate_fareCOMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onTelford, TF2 7AB

language Visit Website phone 1952386400

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,067

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Progress 8

-1.06

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Telford and Wrekin

#3,603 of 4,676 nationally

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The Telford Priory 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. Pupils make below-average progress (Progress 8: -1.06).

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School Summary

The Telford Priory 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 1,067 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.6, placing the school #13 in Telford and Wrekin and #3,603 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -1.06 — below-average pupil progress.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 29.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 25.0%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 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)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13.40%

EBacc APS2.66

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.07

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc1%

EBacc APS2.68

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS2.88

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.09

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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.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 February 2024

Inspection Report

15 November 2023

Inspection Report

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29 March 2022

Inspection Report

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18 June 2019

Inspection Report

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12 June 2018

Inspection Report

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31 August 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-03-29

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-06-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-06-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.1% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2024

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.106% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 1,057 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.1%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,057	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,040	0	0.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,057	288	27.2%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,067	219	20.5%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,050	156	14.9%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	992	141	14.2%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	981	221	22.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	967	214	22.1%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	995	173	17.4%	3.6%	4
2020/21 (Spring term)	996	35	3.5%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	969	92	9.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	918	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	918	274	29.8%	3.2%	4
2019/20 (Autumn term)	918	251	27.3%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	937	154	16.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	932	207	22.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	928	259	27.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	920	284	30.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	915	176	19.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	911	202	22.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	981	276	28.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	995	453	45.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,019	320	31.4%	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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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.

42.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

48.0%Positive

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

3.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree19%

disagree23%

strongly disagree45%

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

strongly agree23%

agree23%

disagree23%

strongly disagree29%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree10%

agree10%

disagree19%

strongly disagree45%

not applicable16%

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

yes45%

no55%

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

agree14%

disagree36%

strongly disagree50%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree23%

agree26%

disagree23%

strongly disagree19%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree19%

agree32%

disagree23%

strongly disagree19%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree32%

disagree19%

strongly disagree23%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree26%

agree55%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree45%

agree42%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree16%

disagree32%

strongly disagree19%

don't know16%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes29%

no71%

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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)

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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