Aspris Telford School, Telford
Aspris Telford School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Telford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Aspris Telford School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Aspris Telford School are The Seeds School (1.8 miles, Good); Southall School (2 miles, Good); Haughton School (2.2 miles, Good); and Queensway (2.3 miles, Good).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Aspris Telford School has an education, health and care plan (10 of 10 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Aspris Telford School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Paradise (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 52 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Telford and Wrekin (139).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at supporting pupils who have had difficult experiences in education by helping them re-engage with learning and see its relevance to their lives. Staff understand each pupil's individual needs and combine academic teaching with therapeutic support and practical life skills. The rich programme of activities, work placements and qualifications prepares pupils well for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Thorough admissions process and early identification of pupils' learning needs with tailored teaching at the right level
- Strong therapeutic approach woven throughout the curriculum helping pupils manage emotions and settle to learning
- Rich programme of off-site activities including art studio tuition, horse-riding, kick boxing and cultural visits that build interests and personal development
- Effective behaviour management with high staff supervision creating a safe and content environment
- Strong communication with parents and very positive parent feedback about the difference the school makes
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum ambition and achievement in science is not as strong as other curriculum areas and needs strengthening
- Systems for analysing data on pupil attendance and behaviour could be more effective to spot trends and target future work with greater precision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff well-trained in their duties, up-to-date policies published on the website, and high levels of supervision ensuring pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Horse-riding, kick boxing, sports facilities at local park, art studio tuition, castle visits, museum visits, gallery visits, work placements at local cafe and gardening business
Aspris Telford School is a successful, caring and well-led school that supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs to re-engage with learning. The school has improved significantly since the previous inspection and now provides good quality education with effective therapeutic support.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Aspris Telford School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
56%
Available places
10 pupils
18 places
8 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Telford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Telford
Across Telford and Wrekin council
Places available
2,604
Applications
2,281
Got 1st preference
76.1%
Got preferred school
90.4%
All secondary applications across Telford and Wrekin council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Aspris Telford School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
10
Total Pupils
5
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Aspris Telford School
What is Aspris Telford School's Ofsted rating?
Aspris Telford School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025.
Does Aspris Telford School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Aspris Telford School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Aspris Telford School?
Aspris Telford School has around 10 pupils on roll.
Does Aspris Telford School have specialist SEN provision?
Aspris Telford School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Aspris Telford School?
Aspris Telford School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Aspris Telford School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Aspris Telford School?
Aspris Telford School is at Dale Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)