Charlton School
Telford, TF1 3FA · Telford and Wrekin · secondary school
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7th of 12 secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 867 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 9 | 35% | 0.32 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.8 · 37 | 30% | 1.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.41 · 20 | 25% | 0.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.9 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Charlton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.7, against a national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.41, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Creative, Book, Homework, Library, Dungeons and Dragons, Diversity & LGBTQ+, Unicef, and ICT clubs. Sports include handball, rugby, basketball, netball, football, rounders, softball, and gymnastics. Arts and music offer musical theatre, dance, instrumental tuition, photography, and the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Trips visit PGL, ski resorts, Paris, Trier, Berlin, Cologne, London, and Carding Mill Valley. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,218 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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How
What Ofsted said about Charlton School
Overview
The report describes Charlton School as an "open, friendly and respectful community" where pupils feel safe and are well cared for. While attendance, behaviour, and personal development meet the expected standard, the quality of teaching and pupil achievement are variable, meaning many pupils do not achieve as well as they should from their starting points.
Strengths
- Leaders have established clear systems that have improved attendance, with rates of persistent absence declining and SEND pupils attending more regularly.
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with bullying and discriminatory behaviours being rare and addressed swiftly.
- The personal development programme is comprehensive, helping pupils understand complex themes like digital safety and fundamental British values.
- Pupils benefit from a broad range of extracurricular experiences, including arts, sport, and leadership roles, which build confidence and resilience.
- Staff morale is positive, with leaders mindful of workload and providing research-rooted professional learning opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff use consistent checks on pupils’ learning to address gaps in knowledge and misconceptions quickly.
- Support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) needs to be more consistent, with clearer guidance on adapting learning.
- Leaders and governors should continue taking robust actions to embed improvements and ensure rapid progress across all areas of the school.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.5 |
| 2024/25 | 42.7 |
| 2025/26 | 44.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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