Thomas Telford School is a City Technology College, sponsored by The Mercers’ Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It was established in 1991 to pioneer new methods of education, to raise standards for its students and to share successful practice with other schools. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England and has established three Academies in Walsall, Sandwell and Madeley. The School offers a broad curriculum with an emphasis on Science, Mathematics, Technology and Business Education. As well as high academic standards, the School has built a tradition of first class sporting achievements and high quality performing arts. Aims
The general aim of Thomas Telford School, a City Technology College, is to maximise student
performance in all its forms. It is also our intention to offer a broad curriculum which includes the National Curriculum with the opportunity of specialising in more Mathematics, Science, Technology and Business Education. In the Post 16 phase, we aim to provide a wide range of vocational and academic opportunities for students of all abilities, emphasising opportunities in Mathematics, Science, Technology and Business Education. Objectives
To admit students of all abilities.
To improve attendance to that above local and national average.
To develop qualities of enterprise, self-reliance and responsibility.
To involve, as fully as possible, the wider community, including industry, business, commerce and parents in the education and training of the students.
To operate a longer school day.
To share research with the neighbouring Schools and the educational community and where possible support collaborative developments locally.
To remove the artificial barrier that exists between vocational and academic courses.
To improve Post 16 staying on rates to that comparable with France, Germany, USA and
Japan.
To deliver the National Curriculum with extra Science, Mathematics, Technology and Business Education.
To ensure that all students obtain their educational entitlement, irrespective of gender,
religion, ethnicity or special need.
To provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors.
