Located in Wolverhampton, Thomas Telford University Technical College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a university technical college 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 school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Thomas Telford University Technical College currently has around 945 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.6% boys and 44.4% girls. Around 57.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.3%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 18.8%. african pupils make up about 17% , followed by white british at 13.5%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Springfield Campus, Wolverhampton, WV10 0JR
Website: www.Thomastelfordutc.com
Telephone: 01902872180
School Type: University technical college
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Wolverhampton
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Avtar Gill
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 140160

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1050
Number of Pupils: 945
Number of Boys: 525
Number of Girls: 420

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian18.80%178
African17.00%161
White British13.50%128
Other White9.90%94
Other Asian6.90%65
Other (any other ethnic group)6.20%59
Caribbean5.80%55
White and Black Caribbean5.30%50
Pakistani3.80%36
Other Mixed3.50%33
White and Asian2.90%27
White and Black African1.80%17
Other Black1.40%13
Bangladeshi1.30%12
Chinese1.00%9
Unclassified0.70%7
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.24)
Of the 69 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 67 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.24
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
-0.14
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
30%
Local authority average
28%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
64%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
36%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
51.4
Town average
46.0
Local authority average
44.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.8
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
93%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eastfield Nursery School
Griffin Street , WV1 2HH
4out of 4 1,432 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Gibbs Street Nursery School
Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE
- not rated 2,121 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Low Hill Nursery School
Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN
4out of 4 2,427 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Phoenix Nursery School
Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS
3out of 4 2,656 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Windsor Nursery School
Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL
3out of 4 3,276 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woden Junior School
Springfield Road , Springfields WV10 0LH
- not rated 335 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woden Infant School
Springfield Road , Springfields WV10 0LH
- not rated 335 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woden Primary School
Springfield Road , WV10 0LH
- not rated 335 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Woden Primary School
Springfield Road , WV10 0LH
- not rated 335 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Woden Road , Heath Town WV10 0BB
- not rated 758 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Telford University Technical College
Springfield Campus , WV10 0JR
- not rated 0 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Heath Park Business and Enterprise College
Prestwood Road , WV11 1RD
- not rated 1,738 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Heath Park
Prestwood Road , WV11 1RD
- not rated 1,738 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Sports College
Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BL
- not rated 2,467 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BL
3out of 4 2,467 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bilston Community College
Westfield Road , WV14 6ER
- not rated 3,014 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City of Wolverhampton College
Wellington Road , WV14 6BT
- not rated 3,140 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Penn Road , WV3 0EG
3out of 4 2,746 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street , WV1 1LY
- not rated 735 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islamic Preparatory School Wolverhampton
197 Waterloo Road , Dunstall Hill WV1 4RA
- not rated 871 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Broadmeadow Special School
Lansdowne Road , WV1 4AL
- not rated 1,164 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Broadmeadow Special School
Lansdowne Road , Whitmore Reans WV1 4AL
3out of 4 1,164 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Park Lodge School
Park Lodge, 26 Park Avenue , WV1 4AH
- not rated 1,242 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.