Thomas Telford School
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
72%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
22%
National average 28%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 6 December 2022
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.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Ian Rawlings
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 600
- Sixth-form Ofsted
- Outstanding
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.14%
- EHC plans
- 0.06%
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.