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Thomas Telford Primary Free School

Free schools · Telford · TF2 5AB

Ages 3–11 · 149 pupils · Telford and Wrekin

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill35%

149 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
149
Boys / girls
68 / 81
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
149 / 420 (35%)
Free school meals
15.4%
FSM pupils
23
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THOMAS TELFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Thomas Telford School
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Whiting

Location

Address
George Lees Avenue
Postcode
TF2 5AB
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 free schools (primary), Ages 3–11, in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, 149 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15.4%.

Open schools in Telford
73
Primary schools in Telford
50
Academies among open schools in Telford
45% (33)
Open schools in TF2
19
Primary in TF2
14
Open schools in Telford and Wrekin LA
86
Primary in Telford and Wrekin LA
56

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in TelfordNear TF2

  • Redhill Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Telford · TF2 9GZ · Telford and Wrekin

    Ages 3–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM8.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • Priorslee Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Telford · TF2 9RS · Telford and Wrekin

    Ages 3–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM17.1%

    0.9 miles away

  • Hollinswood Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Telford · TF3 2EP · Telford and Wrekin

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM28.7%

    1.8 miles away

  • Lantern Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Telford · TF2 0AZ · Telford and Wrekin

    Ages 3–11

    • KS225%
    • Absence9.1%
    • FSM45.9%

    1.9 miles away

  • Shifnal Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Shifnal · TF11 8EJ · Shropshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS289%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM14.2%

    2.1 miles away

  • Randlay Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Telford · TF3 2LR · Telford and Wrekin

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM29.7%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Claire Whiting

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