Southall School, based in Telford, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Southall School currently has around 209 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.5% boys and 33.5% girls. Around 59.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 97% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Off Rowan Avenue, Telford, TF4 3PX |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01952387600 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Adam Spellman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123631 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/07/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 209 |
| Number of Boys: | 139 |
| Number of Girls: | 70 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.90% | 165 |
| Pakistani | 5.70% | 12 |
| African | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueduct Primary School Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Primary Academy Castlefields Way , Aqueduct TF4 3RP | 2out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Captain Webb Primary School Webb Crescent , Pool Hill TF4 3DU | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malinslee Primary School Matlock Avenue , Dawley TF4 2JF | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Doseley Road North , Dawley TF4 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 2out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 1out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lord Silkin School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley County Middle School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG | - not rated | 508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mount Gilbert School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | - not rated | 576 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Centre Aqueduct Community Centre , Majestic Way TF4 3RB | - not rated | 855 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.