Charlton School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Apley Avenue Telford TF1 3FA |
| Phone | 01952386800 |
| Reference Number | 142821 |
Charlton School has demonstrated a good overall effectiveness in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. Leaders and staff share a commitment to high aspirations for students, and the school promotes a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is ambitious, and there are numerous extracurricular activities that enrich the students' experience, contributing to their personal development. Although teachers have generally adapted well to the needs of students, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, there are areas where consistency in assessment and challenge could be improved.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1236 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.62%
Girls: 48.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 129 | 116 | 245 |
| 8 | 115 | 126 | 241 |
| 9 | 125 | 122 | 247 |
| 10 | 124 | 126 | 250 |
| 11 | 145 | 108 | 253 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.3% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% |
| African | 4.4% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for the school
- Rich and diverse extracurricular programme
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Warm and respectful relationships between pupils and staff
- Pupils demonstrate a positive attitude and behavior
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
- Well-planned personal, social, health, and economic education
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in using assessment systems to check pupil understanding
- Some teachers do not provide enough challenge to deepen learning
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 48.8% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 154 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 95 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
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