The short version
75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025). Girls only.
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 3
- Capacity
- 75%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Miss Carys Gell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ercall Heath, Shopshire, Tf6 6pn
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Retreat's Ofsted rating?
The Retreat was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Retreat?
The Retreat currently has 3 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Retreat take?
The Retreat caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Retreat?
The Retreat is in Tf6 6pn, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Retreat have a sixth form?
Yes, The Retreat has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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