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Thomas Telford School
Old Park, Telford TF3 4NW
Thomas Telford School is a non-selective city technology college. It has about 1,540 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Admissions.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance

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