Overley Hall School, Telford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Overley Hall School excels at nurturing pupils with complex learning needs and helping them thrive. Staff create a calm, happy environment where pupils feel safe and develop confidence, with many experiencing academic success for the first time. The school prepares pupils exceptionally well for adult life through practical skills development and careers education, supporting their transition to greater independence.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make significant progress in their learning from their starting points, with many developing communication and literacy skills for the first time
- Staff have deep understanding of each pupil's individual needs and use carefully planned strategies to create a calm, positive learning environment
- The school has a well-designed curriculum that breaks knowledge into small steps, with strong focus on mathematics, reading and writing
- Excellent inclusion practices with detailed assessment of pupils' needs and collaborative working between teachers, therapists and clinical staff
- Strong leadership with clear systems for oversight and a focus on developing staff expertise and wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Very occasionally some staff do not select the most appropriate teaching strategies or activities to secure pupils' learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, all legal requirements are met, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Independent living suite (cooking, shopping, household tasks), health and beauty activities, farm shop work, school cafe coordination, school council, outdoor learning opportunities, sensory activities
Overley Hall School is a special school in Wellington, Telford that provides education for pupils with severe or profound learning difficulties. The school has been rated as having a strong standard across all areas of inspection.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
18 pupils
24 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Telford
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Admissions Demand - Telford and Wrekin
Places available
2,689
Applications
2,369
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
88.1%
Secondary admissions across Telford and Wrekin (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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Pupil Demographics
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