In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.
Schools and nurseries13856 primary · 13 secondary · 56 nurseries
Primaries Good or better92%England 96%
Met the standard at 1164%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths41%Attainment 8 44.6, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary28%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in Telford and Wrekin
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
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About Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin is a unitary authority in the West Midlands with 56 mainstream primary schools and 13 mainstream secondary schools. Towns with the most schools include Telford and Newport (Telford and Wrekin). It has 2 grammar schools, which choose pupils by a test. Pupil numbers have grown 12% since 2018.
Good to know in Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin says about 55% of mainstream pupils and 75% of pupils with SEND who apply are eligible for school travel assistance. Source
Children under 8 who live more than 2 miles from their nearest suitable school are eligible for travel assistance. Source
Children over 8 who live more than 3 miles from their nearest suitable school are eligible for travel assistance. Source
Over 80% of eligible mainstream pupils in Telford and Wrekin are given a free bus pass. Source
Telford and Wrekin also runs the free school meals application process for some schools outside the borough. Source
From Telford and Wrekin council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.
If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.
91.3%got their first-choice primary school in Telford and Wrekin in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 103 of 151 councils. 97.9% got one of their top three.1.8% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.
76.1%got their first-choice secondary school in Telford and Wrekin in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 115 of 151 councils. 89.7% got one of their top three.4.1% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.
Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.
5 of 37 primary appeals heard in Telford and Wrekin succeeded in 2025. 40 of 175 secondary appeals heard in Telford and Wrekin succeeded in 2025.
For schools that follow the council's dates. Academies, faith and foundation schools can set their own, and schools add training days. Source, checked 6 November 2026.
Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.
Numbers that sum up Telford and Wrekin
Telford and WrekinEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 39 primaries with one.
92%
England 96%
Close to England
Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding
6 of the 10 with a grade.
60%
England 93%
Below England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
64%
England 62%
Close to England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
41%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
17%
England 18%
Better than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
28%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 60 schools that have one.
87%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding5
Good47
Requires improvement7
Inadequate1
How it has changed
Telford and Wrekin in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1164% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths41% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
The figures in full
The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.
Measure
Telford and Wrekin
England
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)
87%
95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)
64%
62%
Attainment 8
44.6
46.2
Persistent absence
17%
18%
Pupils per teacher
18.0:1
17.9:1
Spending per pupil
£8,416
£8,120
In education or work after 16
89%
91%
Went on to higher education
63%
56%
Pupils with special educational needs
22%
21%
Pupils with English as an additional language
17%
22%
Pupils on free school meals
28%
27%
DfE local authority code 894, ONS code E06000020.
Living here
What it's like for families
Telford and Wrekin has 138 schools and nurseries across 2 towns and villages, the biggest being Telford and Newport (Telford and Wrekin).
There are 12% more pupils than in 2018.
28% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in Telford and Wrekin's state schools each January.
29.1k2018
29.9k2019
30.9k2021
31.5k2022
32.1k2023
32.5k2024
32.6k2025
32.6k2026
Up 12% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.
Free school meals
Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.
Telford and Wrekin28%
Keep up with schools in Telford and Wrekin
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Telford and Wrekin has 138 schools, including 64 primary schools, 24 secondary schools, 56 nurseries, 7 independent schools, 8 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in Telford and Wrekin?+
The highest-ranked schools in Telford and Wrekin on Eduscope are Newport Girls' High School Academy, St Peter's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Nursery, Redhill Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
What percentage of schools in Telford and Wrekin are rated Good or Outstanding?+
87% of inspected schools in Telford and Wrekin hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 5 schools rated Outstanding and 47 rated Good.
How do primary schools in Telford and Wrekin perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in Telford and Wrekin, 64% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Telford and Wrekin?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Telford and Wrekin is 18.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.
What is the persistent absence rate in Telford and Wrekin schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in Telford and Wrekin is 16.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.
How many pupils attend schools in Telford and Wrekin?+
There are 32,580 pupils enrolled across schools in Telford and Wrekin, with 17,403 in primary and 15,033 in secondary. 28.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How many private schools are in Telford and Wrekin?+
There are 7 independent schools in Telford and Wrekin. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Telford and Wrekin on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in Telford and Wrekin?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 138 schools in Telford and Wrekin by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
