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Thomas Telford University Technical College
Springfield Campus, Cambridge Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0JR, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.8 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
945
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid GCSE performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 53.7, which places it in the top 18% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is currently 0%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 53.7 | Top 18% UK |
| 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%. | 83% | Top 12% UK |
| 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%. | 61% | Top 17% UK |
| 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%. | 17% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
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%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 28 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School has high expectations
95%
Good range of subjects
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian18.8%
Black African17.0%
White British13.5%
White Other9.9%
Asian Other6.9%
Other6.2%
Black Caribbean5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.3%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.59189, -2.12015 · WV10 0JR
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN140160
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.Thomastelfordutc.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Telford University Technical College rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Telford University Technical College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Thomas Telford University Technical College a good school?
Thomas Telford University Technical College scores 86.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Thomas Telford University Technical College?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Telford University Technical College receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Thomas Telford University Technical College in GCSEs?
Thomas Telford University Technical College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.7. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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