The Seeds School, Shropshire
The Seeds School is a special school for pupils aged 14 to 16 in Shropshire. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
The Seeds School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Seeds School are Southall School (1.1 miles, Good); Queensway (1.2 miles, Good); Aspris Telford School (1.8 miles, Good); and Haughton School (2.6 miles, Good).
Southall SchoolQueenswayAspris Telford SchoolHaughton School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The Seeds School has an education, health and care plan (37 of 37 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Telford Central Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Farm Lane (opposite), 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
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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is a school where leaders and staff know the pupils inside and out. Pupils value the sense of community that exists within the school. As a result, they feel valued and trust the staff to help them if they are worried or have concerns.
The school are keen for pupils to be the best they can be. To support this aim, they have transformed the curriculum. The school has built on the strengths in the vocational curriculum and redesigned the curriculum in the academic subjects. All of this is having a positive impact on how well pupils achieve. However, leaders at all levels are keen to improve the school even further.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The vocational curriculum is the hallmark of this school. Pupils can choose to follow a pathway in construction, hairdressing, hospitality and catering, or physical education. Pupils are taught by knowledgeable staff who have extensive experience in their subjects. Pupils are fully engaged in their learning and take tremendous pride in their work. They are well prepared to continue with vocational learning when they leave the school.
The school has rightly focused their efforts on developing the curriculum in the academic subjects, including English and mathematics. Leaders have completely overhauled and redesigned the curriculum. It is well ordered, so pupils' knowledge, skills and vocabulary build well over time. Pupils understand that what they learn in English and mathematics supports their learning in the vocational subjects. Staff value the guidance that the curriculum planning gives them. They know what to teach and when to teach it.
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with The Seeds School
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to The Seeds School, with their latest published grades:
- ABC Day Nursery Ltd Lightmoor - Day nursery, 0.6 milesOfsted, 2 April 2025: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Small Talk Nurseries - Day nursery, 0.7 milesOfsted report card, 3 June 2026: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Genius Sports & Leisure Club - Pre-school, 1.1 miles
- Puddleducks Under Fives Ltd - Day nursery, 1.2 milesOfsted, 9 October 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Kids Planet Lawley - Day nursery, 1.3 milesOfsted report card, 14 July 2026: Expected standard in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
The typical figure for schools in Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
37 pupils
50 places
13 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
37
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Seeds 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
37
Total Pupils
27
Boys
10
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about The Seeds School
What is The Seeds School's Ofsted rating?
The Seeds School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
Does The Seeds School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2023, The Seeds School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Seeds School?
The Seeds School has around 37 pupils on roll.
Does The Seeds School have specialist SEN provision?
The Seeds School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How many road collisions happen near The Seeds School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. The typical figure for schools in Telford and Wrekin is 7 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Seeds School?
The Seeds School is at Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park, Horsehay, Shropshire, TF4 3EE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)