The Telford Langley School
Telford, TF4 3JS · Telford and Wrekin · secondary school
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10th 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 — 0.8/10 against 449 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 22.1 · 5 | 30% | 0.16 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.04 · 2 | 25% | 0.05 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.9 · 12 | 10% | 0.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Telford Langley School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,140 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.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school plan to raise Attainment 8 scores towards the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating? How does the school support pupils in achieving better Progress 8 outcomes?
What Ofsted said about The Telford Langley School
Overview
The report describes a "caring, community-focused school" where pupils feel safe and staff are committed to their pastoral care. While leaders have made "significant progress" since recent changes, the school is judged as "Requires improvement" in overall effectiveness, the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "high quality personal, social, health and economic education curriculum" and effective careers guidance in key stage 4.
- The curriculum is "suitably ambitious" with "carefully considered sequencing," and staff demonstrate "strong subject knowledge."
- Staff provide "effective support" for early reading stages, helping pupils catch up with peers.
- Leaders are "supportive of staff’s workload and well-being," fostering a strong team spirit.
- Pupils show a "strong embrace of diversity and fundamental British values."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding more consistently before moving on, as current gaps hinder progress, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- The school needs to secure improvements in punctuality and reduce time missed due to sanctions, which currently hinders learning.
- Key stage 3 pupils are not receiving required careers encounters under provider access legislation, limiting their understanding of future routes.
- Strategic use of pupil premium funding is not well developed, failing to effectively support disadvantaged pupils’ behaviour, attendance, and progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.7 |
| 2024/25 | 35.0 |
| 2025/26 | 37.9 |
| 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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