Charlton School

A good academy sponsor led school in Telford and Wrekin. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Charlton School.

Telford, TF13FA Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
45.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.41
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 50.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 May 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Apley Avenue
Telford, TF13FA
Phone
1952951409
Website
charlton.uk.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142821
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Apley Avenue, Telford, TF1 3FA
Website
www.charlton.uk.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEARNING COMMUNITY 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
1,229
Free School Meals
28.2% (347 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.1
English Attainment 8:
8.9
Maths Attainment 8:
7.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.1
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
20.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.1%
Ebacc Languages:
51.7%
Ebacc Maths:
97.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.41
Progress 8 Range:
-0.60 to -0.22

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
205
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,229 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Building Knowledge • Developing Character • Inspiring Futures."

Respect Responsibility Resilience

Charlton School promotes fundamental British values (democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance) and engages with diverse faiths, including partnerships with the Telford Interfaith Council; it is outward-facing, globally conscious, and inclusive.

Head Teacher's Message

Charlton School is a successful and popular 11-16 comprehensive school with a caring, supportive environment; offers a broad and balanced curriculum, strong pastoral care, character education, and a value-based ethos; invites visitors to see the school in action.

Facilities

New school building opened in June 2016 State-of-the-art ICT facilities Sports facilities Expressive Arts facilities Science and Technology facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Core subjects English and Mathematics; EBacc suite including Science, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages and Computer Science; opportunities in Technology, Expressive Arts, Physical Education (PE), Media Studies and ICT

SEND Provision

The school is committed to inclusion and provides SEND support through specialist teachers, small-group work, personalised interventions, and tailored timetables when beneficial.

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