Telford College, Telford
Telford College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Telford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Telford College in detail
Telford College in its own words
In its own words: "As Telford & Wrekin’s only further education college, we play an important role in supporting our local communities to thrive, working closely with local and regional employers."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Conveniently close to public transport services, it has state‑of‑the‑art science labs for physics, biology and chemistry, a drama studio, arts studio, bespoke library for students, and much more. Telford College is already the largest sixth form in the area, with a curriculum which is growing and constantly evolving."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, basketball, badminton, dance, chess and photography.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 21 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026, an open day on Saturday 23 January 2027 and an open day on Wednesday 27 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Telford and Wrekin
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 983 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 18% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 35% into work. 1% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Shropshire Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Telford College (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Telford College stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Telford College excels at creating a welcoming environment where learners build confidence and develop real-world skills through strong employer partnerships and practical experiences. The college goes beyond traditional teaching by providing enrichment activities such as community performances, competitions and enterprise projects that prepare students for work and further study. Teachers use engaging, varied teaching methods and work closely with learners to help them understand their progress and what they need to do to improve.
Key Strengths
- Teachers create calm, supportive learning environments where learners develop confidence and respect for others
- Apprentices develop well-rounded industry knowledge through practical experiences like workplace visits and employer partnerships
- The college provides enriched experiences through community performances, competitions, and enterprise activities
- Strong safeguarding culture with learners understanding healthy relationships and personal safety
- Effective quality assurance measures and curriculum sequencing help learners build knowledge progressively
Areas for Improvement
- Not all subjects have established employer groups, meaning some learners miss out on focused skills development aligned with industry needs
- Apprenticeship assessors do not support apprentices in developing English and mathematics skills, causing some to progress more slowly
- Inconsistent communication of achievement targets - learners in some courses (like level 2 engineering) don't understand how to reach distinction grades
- Attendance remains lower in some classes such as GCSE English, despite improvement strategies being implemented
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with learners feeling safe and understanding the importance of health and safety, healthy relationships, and personal protection in vulnerable contexts like childcare and healthcare.
Extracurricular Activities
Music performances in the community, art projects (NHS volunteer portraits), hair and beauty competitions, enterprise skills through running the college sweet shop, supported internships in hospital and logistics environments
Telford College is a general further education college offering academic, technical and vocational courses across two campuses. The college has been rated Good overall, with strengths in teaching, learner support, and apprenticeship provision.
About
Telford College is a further education college in Telford, Shropshire, England. It operates from one main site and many in-company training sites and community-based courses spread out across Shropshire and the whole of the United Kingdom.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
D+
Average grade
23.1
Points per entry
D+
Best 3 A-Levels
2%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
100
A-Level students
80%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 983 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
1%
Top-third university
25%
Degree course
29%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 511 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
Latest from Telford College
Construction students help to bring Disney magic to life
1 Oct 2026
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25 Sep 2026
Award-winning comic artist inspires art students
25 Sep 2026
Tutors go ‘back to industry’ to keep their skills up to date
24 Sep 2026
College makes ‘good connections’ at the Tow Show
23 Sep 2026
TV and stage star delivers powerful motivational messages
21 Sep 2026
From Telford College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Telford College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 9 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
4 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
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(18)
Questions parents ask about Telford College
What is Telford College's Ofsted rating?
Telford College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024.
What is the catchment area for Telford College?
No fixed boundary. When Telford College is oversubscribed, Telford and Wrekin allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Telford College?
Apply through Telford and Wrekin's coordinated admissions process, naming Telford College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Telford College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 9 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 4 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 Telford College?
Telford College is at Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)