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OpenOfsted: GoodURN 123349

The Linden Centre

Pupil referral unit · Telford · TF3 5BT

Ages 5–16 · 35 pupils · Telford and Wrekin

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-06-21

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill97%

35 pupils · 36 places

Pupils on roll
35
Boys / girls
34 / 1
School capacity
36
Capacity fill
35 / 36 (97%)
Free school meals
68.6%
FSM pupils
24
Gender
Mixed
School type
Pupil referral unit

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Pupil referral unit
Headteacher
Mr Darren Lennon

Location

Address
Oak Road
Postcode
TF3 5BT
Town
Telford
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
District
Telford and Wrekin
Constituency
Telford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed pupil referral unit, Ages 5–16, in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, 35 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 68.6%.

Open schools in Telford
73
Academies among open schools in Telford
45% (33)
Open schools in TF3
10
Open schools in Telford and Wrekin LA
86

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM22.6%
    • Demand1.47

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  • Thomas Telford School

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  • Lawley Primary School and Nursery

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    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM12.2%
    • Demand0.87

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  • Lantern Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • Absence9.1%
    • FSM45.9%
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  • Wombridge Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM39.6%
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  • Oakengates Nursery School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • FSM0.0%

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Darren Lennon
Telephone
01952385601
Website
www.lindencentre.co.uk

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