Thomas Telford University Technical College is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, 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. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 945 |
| Number of Boys: | 525 |
| Number of Girls: | 420 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 18.80% | 178 |
| African | 17.00% | 161 |
| White British | 13.50% | 128 |
| Other White | 9.90% | 94 |
| Other Asian | 6.90% | 65 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.20% | 59 |
| Caribbean | 5.80% | 55 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.30% | 50 |
| Pakistani | 3.80% | 36 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 33 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 27 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 17 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 12 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.