Thomas Telford School

  • Secondary
  • Other
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Old Park, Telford, TF3 4NWOpen in maps

Thomas Telford School is a secondary school in Telford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 84 schools in Telford and Wrekin. It ranks 1st of 10 secondary schools in Telford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 5 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

201 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score59.1

59.1, 13 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths70.6%

70.6%, 25.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths94%

94%, 29.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc95%

95%, 54.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.49

5.49, 1.4 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

226 students

Average point score per A level entry40.43

40.43, 5.43 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,657 pupils on roll, with places for 1,550

Eligible for free school meals14.5%

14.5%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.9%

5.9%, 15.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.9%

6.9%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.2%

0.2%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Thomas Telford School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Telford Langley School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 35.0
The Telford Park School2 milesOfsted: InadequateAttainment 8: 28.4
Holy Trinity Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.9
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.4
New Road Academy2 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 38.6

School details

School type
City technology college
Sector
Other
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Ian Rawlings
Phone
01952200000
Website
ttsonline.net
Address
Old Park, Telford, TF3 4NW
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
URN
123627

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.