The Linden Centre, Telford
The Linden Centre is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Telford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Linden Centre in detail
Who goes there
68.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at The Linden Centre has an education, health and care plan (35 of 35 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oakengates Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mannerley Lane (adjacent), 130 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
68.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with The Linden Centre
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The Linden Centre is in Telford and Wrekin; for families living there:
Apply to Telford and Wrekin for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 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
97%
Near capacity
35 pupils
36 places
1 spare place
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
35
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
35
Total Pupils
34
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
2.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,604
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about The Linden Centre
What is The Linden Centre's Ofsted rating?
The Linden Centre was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for The Linden Centre?
No fixed boundary. When The Linden Centre is oversubscribed, Telford and Wrekin allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Linden Centre?
The Linden Centre has around 35 pupils on roll. 69% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to The Linden Centre?
Apply through Telford and Wrekin's coordinated admissions process, naming The Linden Centre 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 The Linden Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 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 The Linden Centre?
The Linden Centre is at Oak Road, Telford, TF3 5BT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)