Thomas Telford School

A lead teacher is responsible for SEND, working with staff to support students requiring additional support, and teachers adapt lessons for identified SEND/disadvantaged students.

“We have a lead teacher responsible for SEND, who works closely with all staff to support our students. Teachers are able to identify SEND and disadvantaged students and adapt their lessons accordingly.”

School describes commitment to inclusive education for all students including those with SEND, with a SEND Policy and Accessibility Plan.

“Thomas Telford School is committed to providing an inclusive education for all its students. The policy below outlines the framework for Thomas Telford School to meet its duty, obligation and principle equality values, providing high quality education for all students including students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.”

School has a Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) plus 8 deputies supporting students, and safeguarding is a high priority with access to Relationship and Sex Education.

“Safeguarding is a high priority, and all students have access to Relationship and Sex Education. We have a Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) and 8 deputies, to support our students.”

A vertical tutor group system gives students daily contact with a personal tutor and older student mentors/role models.

“Vertical tutor group system ensures that our students are in contact with a personal tutor and older students, as role models and mentors, every day.”

Sixth Form cohort size is 560 students.

“The Sixth Form provides for 560 students with a wide provision of academic and vocational courses.”

School encourages enrichment activities beyond the classroom including visits, trips, activities and guest speakers across the curriculum.

“We encourage enrichment activities beyond the classroom with visits, trips, activities and guest speakers, across the curriculum”

Almost all students take part in a Session 3 extended-day provision offering flexible academic, sporting and recreational activities, most attending more than twice weekly.

“Almost 100% of students remain in school for at least one Session 3 per week and a significant majority participate more than twice per week.”

School states very high expectations for the whole community, aiming for outstanding examination outcomes in a respectful, kind and ambitious community.

“We have very high expectations for the whole school community and offer a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum. Our aim is to ensure outstanding examination outcomes within a respectful, kind and ambitious community.”

School ethos summarized as 'Quality through Cooperation' focused on respect, kindness and ambition

“We call this, ‘Quality through Cooperation’, where we focus on respect, kindness and ambition.”

Sixth Form offers a wide range of courses including A Levels and vocational subjects, plus Business, Performing Arts and Sports Academies worth three A Levels each

“The Sixth Form at Thomas Telford School offers a wide range of courses and flexible programmes including traditional A Levels and vocational subjects. There is something to suit everyone and support is provided throughout the application process to ensure that students choose the correct courses to maximise their success.”

Sixth Form has 560 students with a wide range of academic and vocational courses, including A levels and BTEC programmes.

“The Sixth Form provides for 560 students with a wide provision of academic and vocational courses.”

Year 7 admissions open 1 September 2026, with an entrance assessment in October instead of open days

“Applications for Year 7 entry open on 1 September 2026. Prospective students are invited to sit an assessment in October. Please note that we do not hold open days, but families will have the opportunity to visit the school on the assessment day.”

Sixth form applicants must submit an application form, school report, and attendance record; offers are conditional on meeting minimum entry requirements

“All offers will be conditional on you achieving the minimum entry requirements for your chosen courses.”

Careers Education and Guidance Team gives every student a bespoke roadmap toward Higher Education, employment with training, or an apprenticeship.

“The Careers Education and Guidance Team offers a bespoke road map for every student, in either Higher Education, employment with training or an apprenticeship.”

Every leaving student has a clear progression plan, without exception.

“The School ensures that every student, without exception, has a clear progression plan for when they leave Thomas Telford School.”

92% of Year 11 students achieved 5+ GCSEs graded 9-4 including Maths and English in 2025

“In 2025, 92% of our Year 11 students completed Key Stage 4 with five or more GCSE’s graded 9 – 4, including Mathematics and English.”

School is described as one of the top performing comprehensive schools in the country since 2001

“Since 2001, Thomas Telford School has built a reputation for outstanding GCSE results, making it one of the top performing comprehensive schools in the country.”