The Telford Langley School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Duce Drive Dawley Telford Shropshire TF4 3JS |
| Phone | 01952386700 |
| Reference Number | 139766 |
The Telford Langley School has been rated as requiring improvement in several areas, despite demonstrating a caring environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The school has made some progress under new leadership, particularly in personal development, with opportunities for pupil leadership and a focus on improving attendance. However, overall outcomes for pupils are not meeting expectations, and there are concerns regarding attendance and the effectiveness of the curriculum delivery, especially regarding checks on pupils' understanding before advancing in their learning. The school is in its first routine inspection after the COVID-19 pandemic and is part of the Communities Academies Trust, which adds additional context to the evaluation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1151 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.65%
Girls: 49.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 129 | 110 | 239 |
| 8 | 115 | 123 | 238 |
| 9 | 120 | 125 | 245 |
| 10 | 109 | 118 | 227 |
| 11 | 110 | 92 | 202 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.5% |
| White, Other | 7.2% |
| African | 4.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Apr 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Phoenix School | |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported in a caring environment.
- Recent improvements in leadership have positively impacted the school.
- A well-structured and ambitious curriculum is in place.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and diversity.
- Effective support for early-stage reading among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupils' understanding before moving on to new topics.
- A significant number of pupils miss lessons, affecting their progress.
- Key stage 3 pupils not receiving adequate careers guidance as required.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 35 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 38.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 109 | 43 |
| Third Preference | 108 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Doseley Road North, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3AL |
0.32 miles |
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Captain Webb Primary School
Webb Crescent, Pool Hill, Captain Webb Cp School, Webb Crescent, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3DU |
0.42 miles |
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Ladygrove Primary School
Old Office Road, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2LF |
0.56 miles |
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Old Park Primary School
Brunel Road, Malinslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 2BF |
0.76 miles |
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The Seeds School
Unit 6, The Bridges Business Park, Horsehay, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3EE |
0.87 miles |
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Aqueduct Primary Academy
Castlefields Way, Aqueduct, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3RP |
0.96 miles |
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Randlay Primary School
Randlay, Local Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 2LR |
1.09 miles |
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Lawley Village Academy
Bryce Way, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2SG |
1.11 miles |
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Lightmoor Village Primary School
Lightmoor Way, Lightmoor Village, Telford, TF4 3EG |
1.18 miles |
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Windmill Primary School
Beaconsfield, Brookside, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1LG |
1.22 miles |
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Hollinswood Primary School
Dale Acre Way, Hollinswood, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 2EP |
1.28 miles |
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Grange Park Primary School
Grange Avenue, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1ET |
1.34 miles |
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Lawley Primary School and Nursery
Off Arleston Lane, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PR |
1.45 miles |
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Newdale Primary School & Nursery
Marlborough Way, Rock Road, Newdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5HA |
1.52 miles |
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Holmer Lake Primary School
Brookside, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1LD |
1.53 miles |
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Lantern Academy
Yates Way, Ketley Bank, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 0AZ |
1.63 miles |
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Madeley Nursery School
Bridle Road, Telford, TF7 5ET |
1.78 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Coronation Crescent, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5EJ |
1.81 miles |
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William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery
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1.83 miles |
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Woodlands Primary School
Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5HX |
2.03 miles |
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Queensway
Hinkshay Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3PP |
0.35 miles |
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Southall School
Off Rowan Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3PX |
0.49 miles |
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Thomas Telford School
Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NW |
1.05 miles |
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The Telford Park School
Grange Avenue, Stirchley, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1FA |
1.3 miles |
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Madeley Academy
Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5FB |
1.37 miles |
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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
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2.02 miles |
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Aspris Telford School
Dale Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DT |
2.22 miles |
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Holy Trinity Academy
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2.49 miles |
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Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
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2.75 miles |
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Telford College
Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP |
2.76 miles |
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The Bridge at HLC
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2.8 miles |
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Ercall Wood Academy
Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DT |
2.99 miles |
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New Road Academy
New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AB |
3.11 miles |
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Wrekin College
Sutherland Road, Telford, TF1 3BH |
3.35 miles |
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Amberleigh Therapeutic School
The Oaks, Redhill, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9NZ |
3.75 miles |
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Charlton School
Apley Avenue, Telford, TF1 3FA |
3.89 miles |
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Idsall School
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4.17 miles |
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Lamledge School
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4.48 miles |