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Thomas Telford University Technical College
Ages 11–19945 pupils
Thomas Telford University Technical College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Wolverhampton. The school has around 945 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.1 and 50% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wolverhampton can view Thomas Telford University Technical College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 853.7
England avg 45.1 · was 50.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths61%
England avg 45% · was 52% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths83%
England avg 65% · was 84% in 2023/24
EBacc entry17%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.42
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level29.6
A-level grade (point score)29.6
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.5
AAB or better18%
Retention94%
Value added-0.19
Average · 95% CI -0.4 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake58.8%
Free school meals58.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language35.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.8%
Attendance95.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence8.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wolverhampton
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