The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.7
9.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 69 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 945
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 57.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Avtar Gill (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Springfield Campus, Cambridge Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 694m away
Broadmeadow Special School
Academy · 1.1km away
Park Lodge School
Independent · 1.1km away
West Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Eastfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Eastfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
Independent · 1.4km away
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Thomas Telford University Technical College a selective school?
No. Thomas Telford University Technical College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thomas Telford University Technical College's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Telford University Technical College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Telford University Technical College?
Thomas Telford University Technical College currently has 945 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Telford University Technical College take?
Thomas Telford University Technical College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thomas Telford University Technical College?
Thomas Telford University Technical College is in Wolverhampton, WV10 0JR, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Telford University Technical College have a sixth form?
Yes, Thomas Telford University Technical College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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