Haughton School
Queen Street, Madeley, Telford, TF7 4BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Haughton School is a special school in Telford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Telford and Wrekin. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2014, report published 27 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Haughton School is a nurturing school. Staff are attentive to pupils' needs. They go the extra mile to care for them. Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent. One parent's comment echoed that of other parents and carers, when they said, 'The school community feels like a family.' Staff support pupils well in how to manage their emotions. If pupils become upset, staff are quick to resettle them to their learning. This helps lessons to run smoothly. Bullying does not worry pupils. If pupils are unkind to others, leaders deal with it quickly and effectively. As a result, pupils feel safe and are happy to be in school. Leaders are aspirational and passionate about what pupils can achieve. They want pupils to learn to the best of their abilities and to develop the social skills they need to be successful in the future. Pupils respond well to these expectations. They make good progress towards their education, health and care (EHC) plan outcomes. Staff teach pupils how to become active, responsible citizens by giving them roles and responsibilities. These include being a member of the school council or a classroom helper. Pupils raise money for charities and support a local food bank. Pupils enjoy taking on these responsibilities.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This hinders their academic and personal development. Leaders should continue to work closely with parents to improve the attendance of pupils who are regularly absent. They should do this so that more pupils are in school, learning well and making better progress.
- There is some inconsistency in the implementation of the new phonics scheme. This may affect some pupils' progress in learning to read. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the appropriate knowledge and skills to deliver the new scheme effectively. They should do this so that all pupils continue to make good progress towards becoming confident and fluent readers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
200 pupils on roll, with places for 154
Schools near Haughton School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southall School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 5.0 |
| Queensway | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 13.6 |
| Aspris Telford School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Seeds School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Options Higford | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Williams
- Phone
- 01952387540
- Address
- Queen Street, Madeley, Telford, TF7 4BW
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- URN
- 123629
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.