Charlton School
Academy sponsor led · 1,218 pupils
84% stayed in education · Attainment 8 42.7
Further education
Telford College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: New College Telford (URN 130801, until 1 December 2017).
What the data says
Telford College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 943 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 13% went to university (Telford and Wrekin 35%, England 37%), and 2% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average D+, well below the England average of B-; 2% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Sociology and Biology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Telford and Wrekin and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Telford College | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 943 | 1,755 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 66% | 77% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 13% | 35% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 2% | 22% | 19% |
| Further education | 6% | 4% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 9% | 7% |
| Employment | 38% | 29% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 28% | 19% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Telford College | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 2,204 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 100 | 781 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | D+ | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 23.12 | 37.86 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | D+ | B | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 2% | 27% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 32 | 32% | 23% |
| Sociology | 23 | 23% | 13% |
| Biology | 19 | 19% | 20% |
| Business Studies | 19 | 19% | 13% |
| History | 17 | 17% | 13% |
| Media Studies | 13 | 13% | 4% |
| Law | 13 | 13% | 4% |
| Chemistry | 12 | 12% | 17% |
| Economics | 12 | 12% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 11 | 11% | 31% |
| English Literature | 10 | 10% | 11% |
| Fine Art | 10 | 10% | 3% |
| Religious Studies | 9 | 9% | 4% |
| English Language | 8 | 8% | 4% |
| Photography | 7 | 7% | 3% |
| Computer Science | 6 | 6% | 5% |
| Geography | — | — | 10% |
| Physics | — | — | 12% |
| Geology | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 50 | 50% | — |
| Health Studies | VRQ Level 3 | 39 | 39% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 29 | 29% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 27 | 27% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 22 | 22% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 20 | 20% | — |
| Mathematics (Numeracy) | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 20 | 20% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 19 | 19% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 19 | 19% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 11 | 11% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 10 | 10% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 9 | 9% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 8 | 8% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
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Holy Trinity Academy
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.