Best Secondary Schools in Telford and Wrekin 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 12 schools across Telford and Wrekin. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Telford and Wrekin has 12 secondary schools, of which 1 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 5 rated Good — 50% of 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.

12
Total schools
1
Outstanding
8%
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
🥈 Haberdashers' Adams
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Madeley Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
4. Holy Trinity Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
5. Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
6. Charlton School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
7. The Burton Borough School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 42 View school
8. New Road Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 41 View school
9. Ercall Wood Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 41 View school
10. Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 40 View school
11. The Telford Langley School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 View school
12. The Telford Park School
Secondary
 Inadequate 18 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Telford and Wrekin?
There are 12 secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin, of which 1 (8%) 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?
8% of secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin are rated Outstanding and 42% 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.