Located in Telford, The Telford Park School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Telford Park School currently has around 660 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 46.2% 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 10.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.5%.
Around 78% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (75%) , including 15% who stay in school sixth forms and 42% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | District Centre, Telford, TF3 1FA |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Holly Rigby |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139536 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 756 |
| Number of Pupils: | 660 |
| Number of Boys: | 342 |
| Number of Girls: | 318 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.5% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Primary School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1ET | - not rated | 22 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FD | - not rated | 107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Oaks Primary School Calcott Centre , Stirchley TF3 1YQ | - not rated | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School Calcot Centre , Stirchley TF3 1YQ | - not rated | 442 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer Lake Primary School Brookside , TF3 1LD | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Silkin School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School District Centre , Stirchley TF3 1FA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Telford Park School Grange Avenue , Stirchley TF3 1FA | 1out of 4 | 75 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Court Street , Madeley TF7 5FB | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollinswood County Middle School Dale Acre Way , Hollinswood TF3 2EF | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchbank Special School Grange Avenue , Stirchley District Centre TF3 1UP | - not rated | 152 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Parker School Brookside Avenue , Brookside TF3 1LB | - not rated | 779 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Gilbert School Hinkshay Road , Dawley TF4 3PP | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.