Best 3 Secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Newport Girls' High School Academy (Secondary) in Newport; Charlton School (Secondary) in Telford; Madeley Academy (Secondary) in Telford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Newport Girls' High School Academy, Charlton School and Madeley Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Newport, Shropshire, Telford and Telford, Shropshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Newport Girls' High School Academy), published Dec 2022. The lowest is 2 (Charlton School), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Charlton School (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,350, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST and THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Newport Girls' High School Academy TF10 7HL	Charlton School TF1 3FA	Madeley Academy TF7 5FB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Newport Shropshire TF10 7HL	Telford TF1 3FA	Telford Shropshire TF7 5FB
Latest Ofsted	1 7 Dec 2022	2 18 Jun 2023	2 16 Oct 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	720	1200	1100
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Telford and Wrekin (894)	LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST	THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.nghs.org.uk	www.charlton.uk.com	www.madeleyacademy.com
Telephone	01952797550	01952386800	01952527700
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Newport Girls' High School Academy

TF10 7HL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Newport
Shropshire
TF10 7HL
Ofsted: 1 7 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Telford and Wrekin (894)
Website: www.nghs.org.uk
Telephone: 01952797550

Charlton School

TF1 3FA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Telford
TF1 3FA
Ofsted: 2 18 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Website: www.charlton.uk.com
Telephone: 01952386800

Madeley Academy

TF7 5FB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Telford
Shropshire
TF7 5FB
Ofsted: 2 16 Oct 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.madeleyacademy.com
Telephone: 01952527700

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.