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Thomas Telford School
- Secondary
- Lawley and Overdale TF3 4NW
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils rise to the academic challenge and achieve extremely well in both academic and vocational qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary in lessons, showing a hunger to learn.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their subject knowledge highly effectively to implement the curriculum.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use strong modelling, clear explanations, and effective questioning.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use a range of assessment strategies to ensure pupils know how to improve.
Opportunities for Involvement: Large numbers of parents take part in 鈥楽ession 3鈥� after school activities.
Communication: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school's support.
Parent Satisfaction: 鈥楳y child is encouraged to follow her dreams and reach her full potential.鈥�
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying swiftly if it ever occurs.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have constructed a highly ambitious curriculum, ensuring impressive gains over time.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders ensure all appropriate safeguarding checks and training are up to date.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are aware of systems to follow for pupil concerns, enhancing welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Large numbers of students participate in sports, performing arts, and academic clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are actively encouraged to pursue their talents and interests.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme is rich and extensive, integrating world of work experiences.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students receive great support for university applications and careers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are extremely well supported, making similar progress to others.
Subjects Offered: In many subjects like science and art, pupils achieve extremely well through a broad, well-sequenced curriculum.
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Thomas Telford School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 1589 students from age 11-18 yr.
At this school, 74% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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D-
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 74% | 7% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 22.00% | 15.40% | - |
| Day Fees | - | 拢6,353 | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 28.11% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 37.44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 24.56% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 14.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 74% | 18.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.76 | 2.69 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.46% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 36.92% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 32.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 11.38% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.62% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.31% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 28.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 38.58% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 97% | 23.42% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 63% | 14.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 83% | 18.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 95.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 92.62% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 42.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 34.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 8.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.69% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.92% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 3 | 28.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 2 | 38.38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 93% | 24.69% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% 6 | 14.31% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 72% 2 | 19.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.81 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 102 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 90.36% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 36.45% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 83% | 36.09% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 15.64% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.18% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.36% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 7 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% 1 | 42.42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 96% | 28.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% 15 | 18.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 70% 9 | 23.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.65 | 3.04 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 83.22% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 105 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 69.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 20.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 40.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.22% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 39.4% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 51.6% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 92% | 36.5% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 58% | 25.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 26.9% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 81.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 107 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 54.63% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 9.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.88% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.13 | 32.75 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.95 | 33.22 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.00% | 16.04% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 270 | 222 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 61.83% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 19.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.65 | 36.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.24 | 37.65 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.0% | 19.95% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 254 | 231 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 65.43% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.43% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 20.43% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.29% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.12 3 | 28.92 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.67 1 | 30.89 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.5% | 13.88% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 196 | 183 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 63.14% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 7.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 21.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.27 1 | 33.74 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.94 4 | 34.84 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.2% | 16.73% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 37 | 10.67% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 4.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 7.83% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.58 | 28.04 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.13 | 30.54 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.3% | 11.66% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 35 | 40% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 21% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.83% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
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