The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Trust
- LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Barton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Apley Avenue, Telford, TF1 3FA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWrekin View Primary School
Primary · 545m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 651m away
Dothill Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Wrekin College
Independent · 858m away
Apley Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Millbrook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Short Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Ercall Wood Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Charlton School a selective school?
No. Charlton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Charlton School's Ofsted rating?
Charlton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Charlton School?
Charlton School currently has 1,236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charlton School take?
Charlton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Charlton School?
Charlton School is in Telford, TF1 3FA, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charlton School have a sixth form?
No, Charlton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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