Thomas Telford School, Telford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
15.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.1
Avg class size
72
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
1,657 pupils
1,550 capacity
107 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Telford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Telford
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(104)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.58027%
Overall absence
9.66851%
Persistent absence
1,086
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Thomas Telford School
Old Park Primary School
Lantern Academy
Ladygrove Primary School
Newdale Primary School & Nursery
Hollinswood Primary School
Lawley Village Academy
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Wombridge Primary School
Lawley Primary School and Nursery
Meadows Primary School and Nursery
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