Thomas Telford University Technical College

StateSecondary

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–19945 pupils

Springfield Campus, WV10 0JRWebsite01902872180

Inspected945 pupilsAges 11–19

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Ages11 - 19

Pupils945

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Ages11 - 19

Pupils945

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Type

Other

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

945 / 1,050 (90%)

Head Teacher

Mr Avtar Gill

At a Glance

AdmissionsHighly oversubscribed

2.8x oversubscribed (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 85%

4.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

59%

Go to university

0% top-third

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.5%vs 6.6% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 85% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence9.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 12.8%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty44 (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health40 (30%)

Speech, Language & Communication15 (11%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder14 (10%)

Physical Disability6 (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 (4%)

Hearing Impairment4 (3%)

Visual Impairment2 (1%)

Not Assessed2 (1%)

Other2 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 62

Teaching assistants (FTE)9

Support staff (FTE)30

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils945

Free school meals 54.6%

English as additional language 32.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

Indian18.8%

Black African17.0%

White British13.5%

White Other9.9%

Asian Other6.9%

Other6.2%

Black Caribbean5.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean5.3%

Pakistani3.8%

Mixed Other3.5%

Mixed White & Asian2.9%

Mixed White & African1.8%

Black Other1.4%

Bangladeshi1.3%

Chinese1.0%

Unclassified0.7%

Gypsy/Roma0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

56 responses

Happy child100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingSPRINGFIELD BREWERYGrade II Listed

Leavers' Destinations

94.0%

to education

Sixth Form80.0%

Employment0.0%

NEET4.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 46.5

Progress 8 -0.12

EBacc entry 50.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£7,079

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,521 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,005

Support staff£970

Premises£123

Energy£172

Learning resources£315

Income per pupil£8,425

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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