Schools across Telford and Wrekin
Local authority · 88 schools across 6 towns
88
58 primary · 14 secondary
32,693
92% capacity used
19
3 outstanding · 16 good
35,391
2,698 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
72.9%
KS2 Maths
72.4%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,620 spare places
Secondary Schools
430 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.7%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
14.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
66
2024/25
Absence trend across Telford and Wrekin schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
84%
Plans Issued
334
Assessment Requests
487
Tribunal Cases
18
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
179
Lodged
(6.4%)
73
Heard
20
Successful
(27%)
Primary (infant classes)
138
Lodged
(5.9%)
58
Heard
12
Successful
(21%)
Secondary
130
Lodged
(4.9%)
95
Heard
22
Successful
(23%)
Total
309
Lodged
(5.7%)
168
Heard
42
Successful
(25%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.