The Telford Langley School

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Telford and Wrekin. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Telford Langley School.

Telford, TF43JS Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
31.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 42.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
2 July 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Duce Drive
Dawley
Telford, TF43JS
Phone
1952386700
Website
telfordlangleyschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139766
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Duce Drive, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3JS
Website
http://www.telfordlangleyschool.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COMMUNITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,099
Free School Meals
43.3% (476 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
33.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.2
English Attainment 8:
8.0
Maths Attainment 8:
6.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.2
Ebacc English:
99.4%
Ebacc Entry:
2.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.1%
Ebacc Languages:
11.0%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.04
Progress 8 Range:
-1.26 to -0.82

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
183
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,099 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"You Matter, We Care"

Academic: Excellent standards and outstanding progress. Social: Excellent relationships for learning and mutual respect. Personal: All young people achieve things they can be proud of every day.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs E Blount notes the school's ethos of ‘Ensuring Excellence’ within a Community Academies Trust, highlights a wide-ranging and inclusive curriculum, committed teaching, high aspirations, enrichment opportunities, and a strong focus on reading; invites partnership with parents and the wider community.

Curriculum Highlights

Wide-ranging and stimulating curriculum Emphasis on reading as a fundamental life skill Learning Resource Centre described as a welcoming space with literature for all abilities and interests Extensive enrichment activities offered after school

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club (Term time) runs from 8:00am in Heart Space; Breakfast Club (During school holidays) is available at Dawley Town Hall (Mon-Thu 9-11am) and Old Park Primary (Mon-Fri 9-11am); a free healthy breakfast is provided; pancake making, baking and craft activities are available depending on the season; children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.

SEND Provision

Early Help Offer includes Breakfast Club, Free School Meals, Attendance Support, SEMH interventions, Emotional Support Referral, referrals to SENDIASS, signposting to BeeU (CAMHS), Young Carers support, Telford Crisis Support, Dawley Food Bank, transport assistance, and SEP signposting; referrals to health and safeguarding services as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are administered by Telford and Wrekin Council. The school handles Year 7 admissions and in-year admissions; there is an appeals process. Closing dates and contact details are published by the council and school for applications and appeals.

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