b"Ofsted inspected the School in January 2009. In their report, theygraded the School Outstanding in every category.The full report is available on the School website: www.ttsonline.netSome of the Inspectors comments are quoted below.Overall Effectiveness of the School GRADE: 1 OUTSTANDING Thomas Telford School continues to strive The outstanding leadership of the Students feel safe.and achieve excellence in all it does. Headmaster infuses all the School does.Relationships are strong and caring. The determined drive of the Headmaster The curriculum is outstanding in its Very strong emphasis on healthy lifestyles.for the best for every student underpinsexibility.the Schools success. All the staff share The high quality provision of information Outstanding care, guidance and support this vision. and communication technology (ICT)underpin all aspects of School life. Standards achieved are the highest inallows students to access curriculum Teaching and learning are outstanding.England. materials at anytime to support theirParents are overwhelmingly positive learning. about the School.Effectiveness of the Sixth Form GRADE: 1 OUTSTANDING The effectiveness of the sixth form is Students personal development and The School has strong links with other outstanding. their acquisition of skills for futuresixth form providers, universities and economic well-being are outstanding. industry.Achievements and standards GRADE: 1 OUTSTANDING Outstanding progress is made at Key In 2008, 99% of students gained at leastleast a GCSE grade C in ICT. This is muchStages 3 and 4. ten A* to C grades, including English andbetter than the national average.mathematics. Every student also gained atPersonal development and well-being GRADE: 1 OUTSTANDING Students personal development and They are proud of their achievements Attitudes to learning are excellent and well-being are outstanding. and are excited by others' successes. behaviour is exemplary.Teaching and learning GRADE: 1 OUTSTANDING The quality of teaching and learning are Meticulous planning by individual Very good attitudes, relationships and outstanding. teachers and teams ensure that teachingbehaviour ensure that there is anresponds to individual students needs. excellent culture for learning.Curriculum and other activities GRADE: 1 OUTSTANDING The School provides an outstanding The School has successfully achieved a The extensive range of extra-curricular curriculum. balance of academic and vocationalopportunities and high participation pathways for students to ensurerates allow students to develop their success for all. personal interests and skills.Care, guidance and support GRADE: 1 OUTSTANDING Staff are extremely committed to ensuring Those students who are vulnerable andand/or disabilities make outstandingthe very best provision for the students. those who have learning difculties progress.Leadership and management GRADE: 1 OUTSTANDING The School provides a vast range of Money is spent where it will have the Every element of leadership and opportunities for students to takegreatest impact on students learning. management is outstanding.responsible and supportive roles within Community cohesion is outstanding.the School and the wider community.9"