The Telford Langley School, based in Telford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Telford Langley School currently has around 1151 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 40.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 85% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 16% who stay in school sixth forms and 39% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Duce Drive, Telford, TF4 3JS |
| Website: | http://www.telfordlangleyschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01952386700 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Blount |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139766 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1151 |
| Number of Boys: | 583 |
| Number of Girls: | 568 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.50% | 869 |
| Other White | 7.20% | 83 |
| African | 4.80% | 55 |
| Unclassified | 2.80% | 32 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 16 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 15 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 9 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 3,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Doseley Road North , Dawley TF4 3AL | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawley Church of England Primary School with Nursery Doseley Road North , Dawley TF4 3AL | - not rated | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Captain Webb Primary School Webb Crescent , Pool Hill TF4 3DU | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malinslee Primary School Matlock Avenue , Dawley TF4 2JF | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladygrove Primary School Old Office Road , Dawley TF4 2LF | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Telford Langley School Duce Drive , Dawley TF4 3JS | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 1out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lord Silkin School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,237 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinkshay School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF3 1DG | - not rated | 430 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mount Gilbert School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | - not rated | 457 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Seeds School Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park , Horsehay TF4 3EE | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.