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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Telford Area

Schools in the Telford built-up area. Telford secondary schools serve a diverse new town community, with 10 schools offering varied options for families across Wellington, Madeley, and Oakengates. Thomas Telford School is the area's top-ranked independent school, while Wrekin College and Madeley Academy lead among state options. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.5/10, Developing band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The town benefits from strong transport links via the M54 motorway, with direct connections to Wolverhampton and Birmingham for families seeking broader educational opportunities. Use the search filters to compare schools by FMS Inspection Score and see which best match your priorities.

All schools in Telford

Key Performance Metrics for Telford

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Telford39.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Telford34%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Telford3.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Telford6.5/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Telford

39.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Telford

34%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Telford

3.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Telford

6.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Telford

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