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Thomas Telford School
Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NW, Telford and Wrekin
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.1 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,633
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, including a strong Attainment 8 score of 59.1, this school demonstrates a solid academic performance. An impressive 94% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 71% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating a robust educational environment. Additionally, 73% of students progress to university, with 32% attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 59.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 94% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 71% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 95% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 65% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 287 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.9%
Asian Indian6.7%
White Other4.2%
Black African4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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52.67745, -2.45821 · TF3 4NW
School details
Local authorityTelford and Wrekin
RegionWest Midlands
URN123627
School typeCity technology college
Websitewww.ttsonline.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Telford School rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Telford School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is Thomas Telford School a good school?
Thomas Telford School scores 99.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thomas Telford School in GCSEs?
Thomas Telford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.1. 94% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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