Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Telford and Wrekin 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 86 schools across Telford and Wrekin. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Telford and Wrekin has 86 primary & secondary schools, of which 11 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 55 rated Good — 77% of primary & secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Newport Girls' High School Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Telford and Wrekin follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

86
Total schools
11
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
65.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Newport Girls' High School Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Madeley Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Haberdashers' Castle House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
4. St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Haberdashers' Adams
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
7. Crudgington Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
8. Newdale Primary School & Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
9. Redhill Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
10. Oakengates Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
11. The Linden Centre
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
12. Church Aston Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Newport Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Haughton School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
17. St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Meadows Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Millbrook Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase
Primary
 Good 79 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Telford and Wrekin?
There are 86 primary & secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin, of which 11 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Telford and Wrekin?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Telford and Wrekin is Newport Girls' High School Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Telford and Wrekin?
Primary and secondary school applications in Telford and Wrekin are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Telford and Wrekin council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Telford and Wrekin?
13% of primary & secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin are rated Outstanding and 64% are rated Good. 74.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.