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Telford College

Telford and Wrekin, TF1 2NPSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
+0.41
Above average
−20+2
Competition
2.8×
Oversubscribed
410 1st-choice / 147 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#627 of 3,141 nationally

About Telford College

Telford College sits third out of ten secondary schools in the Telford and Wrekin local authority, placing it comfortably in the top quarter of schools locally. The two schools ahead of it are Newport Girls' High School Academy and Haberdashers' Adams, both selective institutions with higher Progress 8 scores. For a non-selective state college that takes students from age 16, this ranking is notable. The school is led by headteacher Lawrence Wood and operates as a mixed, non-religious state institution with a capacity of 1,050. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 judged the school as Good overall, though the inspection was a graded visit rather than a full section 5, so no overall effectiveness grade was assigned. What stands out in the report is that personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and sixth-form provision were all rated Outstanding. Leadership and management and quality of education were both rated Good. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the previous full inspection in 2018 also awarding Good overall.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHaybridge Road, Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF1 2NP
HeadteacherLawrence Wood
Local AuthorityTelford and Wrekin
Free School Meals (FSM)57.7%
School Capacity1,050
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsTheatreLibraryScience LabsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

SwimmingBadmintonAthleticsRoundersFootballMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseEco ClubDuke of EdinburghDramaChessScience ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Telford College

Telford College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.