The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.1
15.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
28.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
95%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
Band 2Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- City technology college
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,633
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Mr Ian Rawlings (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOld Park Primary School
Primary · 572m away
Lantern Academy
Primary · 961m away
The Linden Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Ladygrove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Newdale Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
The Telford Langley School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Kickstart Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Mount Gilbert School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Thomas Telford School a selective school?
No. Thomas Telford School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thomas Telford School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Telford School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Telford School?
Thomas Telford School currently has 1,633 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Telford School take?
Thomas Telford School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Thomas Telford School?
Thomas Telford School is in Telford, TF3 4NW, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Telford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Thomas Telford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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