“schools in Telford and Wrekin”

Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8EP

Description of the school

Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre is situated in the Borough of Telford and Wrekin. The main school has 106 children and a further 56 attend the nursery, part time. The proportion of children entitled to free school meals is above the national average. On entering the school, children have skills well below those expected for their ages. Few children are from a minority ethnic group and all children have English as their first language, which reflects the make up of the neighbourhood. The school serves a mobile community. In the last year over 30 per cent of children left or joined the school at times other than the beginning or end of the school year. The school has recently achieved Investors in People status and the bronze Eco Schools Award.

Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP

Context and focus of visit

Telford College is situated in a place of socio-economic contrasts. Some parts of the borough are among the most deprived in England, while others are among the least deprived. One quarter of residents in the region have no qualifications, well above the national average. The unemployment rate is comparable to the national average. Overall, the proportion of pupils in Telford and Wrekin leaving school with five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including in English and mathematics, is slightly above the national rate for England.

Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3JB · Part of The Beacon Co-operative Learning trust

Information about this school

 The school makes use of a specialist language unit run by Telford and Wrekin Local Authority based at Wrekin View Primary School.  The school is part of the Beacon Co-operative Learning Trust. The trust is a collaborative arrangement between this school and High Ercall Primary School. Each school has a separate governing body.

Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6AN

Description of the school

The vast majority of pupils are from White British backgrounds. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities is above average. The school incorporates a learning support provision for pupils from Telford and Wrekin designated with high levels of complex learning needs. Over the last two years, the school has worked closely with the local authority to improve provision.

Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5HE

Information about this school

 Overley Hall School is an independent special school for pupils aged eight to 19 years. The school offers places for up to 24 pupils with SEND, including autism spectrum conditions and complex needs. All of the pupils have an EHC plan.  Pupils are placed at the school by a number of local authorities including Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.  The school is located near Telford, Shropshire. The school block is situated within extensive grounds and woodlands. The school has a number of classroom spaces. Pupils are also able to access a cinema room, a hydrotherapy pool and a farm shop.  The school’s last full standard inspection was in September 2018, when it was judged to require improvement.  The school does not make use of alternative providers. The school provides extensive opportunities for pupils to access the local community.

Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3EE

Information about this school

 The Seeds School is an independent day school for pupils aged 14 to 16. The school offers places to pupils who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Pupils are referred to the school from placing authorities, including Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire and Staffordshire.  The school opened in 2019. It was last inspected in June 2019 when it was judged to require improvement.  The school operates from two sites, one in Telford and one in Walsall. The school makes use of one unregistered alternative provider.

Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3EE

Information about this school

 The school’s previous standard inspection was in July 2022.  The Seeds School is an independent day school for pupils aged 14 to 16 years old. The school offers places to pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Pupils are referred to the school from placing local authorities, including Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire and Staffordshire.  The school operates from two sites, one in Telford and one in Walsall. The school makes use of three unregistered alternative providers.

Brookside, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1LD

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SCHOOL

The school is a member of the Telford and Wrekin Education Action Zone and belongs to a partnership of local schools. It achieved an Investors in People award in 2002 and an award for improved standards in 2000. The school hosts a number of Family Learning Programmes. Holmer Lake Primary School

Rodington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4QU

Information about this school

 Rodenhurst School is part of the Family Care Group. The school is set in rural Shropshire and offers up to 15 places for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties and special educational needs and/or disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder and associated conditions. Places are also offered to pupils who have experienced childhood trauma. Pupils are placed at the school by local authorities, including Telford and Wrekin.  The school is set within spacious grounds and contains five learning areas, a large hall and kitchen. Pupils access outdoor space and can also attend local leisure facilities for physical education.  The school opened in July 2021. This is the first standard inspection.  The school makes use of Crossbar, an alternative provision with various sites across the Midlands. This provision is not inspected by Ofsted.

Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NQ

Description of the school

This school provides for pupils with severe, and profound and multiple, learning difficulties. The school serves the Borough of Telford and Wreking, but some pupils come from the adjacent county of Shropshire. It includes an assessment nursery where up to 40 pupils undergo statutory assessment for statements of special educational needs. All the other pupils have statements. A small number are from ethnic minorities and a high proportion is eligible for free school meals. Currently the school has two sites. The school will move to a new custom-designed building in January 2007, which incorporates a mainstream primary and secondary school and community facilities.

Darby House, Lawn Central, TF3 4JA, TF3 4HD

Information about this provider

Telford and Wrekin Borough Council (Learn Telford) is an adult and community learning provider based in Telford, Shropshire. Learning programmes are delivered across a wide variety of community venues located throughout the borough. Courses are targeted at those new to learning, with low levels of qualifications and those seeking employment.

Oak Road, Telford, TF3 5BT

Information about this school

 The Linden Centre has two short-stay assessment provisions for permanently excluded pupils or pupils at risk of exclusion from school. Pupils that attend the two specialist provisions all have an education, health and care plan.  The school operates over four sites within the Telford and Wrekin area.  The school’s body of governance is known as the management committee.  Leaders do not make use of any alternative provision.

Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP

Information about the provider

1. Telford College of Arts and Technology is the only large general further education college in the Telford and Wrekin area. It operates from a single campus in Wellington in the new town of Telford but provides much of its provision in the community and on employers’ premises. Most of the provision is vocational education and training. The college mission is “Where great futures begin and every learner matters”.

Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP

Information about the college

Telford College of Arts and Technology is a general further education (FE) college situated in the unitary authority of Telford and Wrekin. Within the authority there is also a sixth form college. Telford College has two sites, a main campus in the Wellington area of Telford and another campus two miles away in the Oakengates district. The college recruits most of its students from 12 partner schools, local companies and communities located in Telford and the surrounding area. One course recruits students nationwide. Most of the students and trainees are funded by the Shropshire Learning and Skills Council.

Aqueduct, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3RP

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

93. Staff have been involved in a number of training courses to improve teaching of physical activities. There are school teams in football for boys and girls, athletics and basketball. Good links have been made with the local secondary school and with Telford and Wrekin Sports Development, which provides coaches to take sessions after school. There are also useful sporting links with Shrewsbury Town football club.

Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5FB · Part of Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust

Information about this school

for students’ attainment and progress by the end of Key Stage 4.  The school has a very few students who receive alternative education using the services of Telford and Wrekin Council’s Education Development Service.

Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NW

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Thomas Telford School is an 11-18 city technology college in the town of Telford. It provides education for pupils and students from Telford and Wolverhampton, as part of its agreement with the Department for Education and Employment. The school is very popular with parents and has grown since the previous inspection and is larger than other secondary schools.

Hollinswood, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 2EP

Short inspection of Hollinswood Primary School and Nursery

Leaders encourage teamwork and see change as an opportunity. Since the last inspection, there has been a significant increase in the proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language joining the school at various points during the year across all year groups. A third of the school population speak English as an additional language, with 33 different languages spoken. Leaders recognise, value and celebrate the rich diversity that this brings to the school. Leaders’ expertise in supporting pupils who speak English as an additional language is being shared with schools across Telford and Wrekin and with wider audiences through published articles.

Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1FA

Special measures monitoring inspection of The Telford Park School

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk www.ofsted.gov.uk State, the Chair of the education advisory board and the Director of Children’s Services for Telford and Wrekin.

Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Appropriate authority: Telford & Wrekin Council