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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1229 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.26%
Girls: 48.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 125 | 238 |
| 8 | 123 | 126 | 249 |
| 9 | 127 | 120 | 247 |
| 10 | 146 | 109 | 255 |
| 11 | 121 | 119 | 240 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-04 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.41 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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0.28 miles |
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0.34 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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0.4 miles |
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Dothill Primary School
Severn Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3JB |
0.41 miles |
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Apley Wood Primary Academy
Pool Farm Avenue, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6FQ |
0.71 miles |
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Millbrook Primary School
Grainger Drive, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6UJ |
0.85 miles |
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Short Wood Primary School
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1.08 miles |
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St Peter's Bratton Church of England Academy
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1.16 miles |
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Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase
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1.64 miles |
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Meadows Primary School and Nursery
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2.07 miles |
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Teagues Bridge Primary School
Teagues Cresent, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6RE |
2.35 miles |
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Allscott Meads Primary Academy
Aldescote Way, Telford, TF6 5FA |
2.4 miles |
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Lawley Primary School
Off Arleston Lane, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PR |
2.45 miles |
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Newdale Primary School & Nursery
Marlborough Way, Rock Road, Newdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5HA |
2.47 miles |
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St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Preston-upon-the-Wealdmoors, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6DH |
2.55 miles |
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Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
Wrockwardine Wood Junior School Church Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG |
2.69 miles |
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Wombridge Primary School
Hartshill, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6AN |
2.69 miles |
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Lawley Village Academy
Bryce Way, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2SG |
2.78 miles |
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Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery
Church Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AH |
2.92 miles |
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Oakengates Nursery School
The Place, Telford, TF2 6EP |
2.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Wrekin College
Sutherland Road, Telford, TF1 3BH |
0.53 miles |
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Telford College
Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP |
1.15 miles |
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Ercall Wood Academy
Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DT |
1.16 miles |
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The Bridge at HLC
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NQ |
1.39 miles |
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Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NU |
1.64 miles |
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Overley Hall School
Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5HE |
2.59 miles |
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New Road Academy
New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AB |
2.89 miles |
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Thomas Telford School
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3.3 miles |
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Duce Drive, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3JS |
3.89 miles |
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Hinkshay Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3PP |
4.17 miles |
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4.27 miles |
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Southall School
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4.37 miles |
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Holy Trinity Academy
Teece Drive, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9SQ |
4.47 miles |