Thomas Telford School
Telford, Telford and Wrekin Council · TF3 4NW
Thomas Telford School blends the strengths of a large state school with a notably high-performing academic record, particularly at GCSE where 72% of grades reached the 9-7 range. Home to roughly 1,633 pupils, including a substantial sixth form of around 600, it admits at 11+ and draws families from across Telford and the wider Telford and Wrekin area. Ofsted rated the school Good overall in 2022, but awarded Outstanding judgements for quality of education, behaviour, personal development and the sixth form. Under Headmaster Ian Rawlings, it offers a broad mix of qualifications including GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ.
1,633
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,633
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 0
- Location
- Telford, Telford and Wrekin Council
Headteacher
Headmaster Ian Rawlings
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
72%
A-level A*-A
22%
Teaching & academics
Teaching quality is a clear strength, with Ofsted rating both the quality of education and the sixth form as Outstanding. The 72% of GCSE grades at 9-7 sits well above what most schools achieve, and at A-level 22% of entries reached A*-A. Popular A-level choices lean towards the sciences and mathematics alongside psychology, history and English literature, suggesting strong pathways into both STEM and humanities. Languages on offer include French and Spanish.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 600
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.14%
- EHC plans
- 0.06%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport features prominently, with football, hockey, golf and athletics among the main activities on offer. The presence of golf alongside more conventional team sports points to a varied programme.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 6 December 2022
The last word
A large, academically ambitious state school with Outstanding teaching and an established sixth form. Well suited to families seeking strong results without independent-school fees.
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Thomas Telford School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Thomas Telford School located?
Thomas Telford School is located at Telford, TF3 4NW.
What type of school is Thomas Telford School?
Thomas Telford School is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend Thomas Telford School?
Thomas Telford School has approximately 1,633 pupils on roll.
What is Thomas Telford School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Telford School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 6 December 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.