Queensway is a special academy in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, for children and young people aged 9 to 16.
- Ages 9–16
- 157 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 9 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 157 (places for 114)
- Headteacher
- Ms Alison Ashley (Acting Headteacher)
- Part of
- Learning Community Trust
- Opened
- 1 March 2018
- Free school meals
- 51.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Telford and Wrekin
- School reference (URN)
- 145494
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Telford and Wrekin council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Hinkshay Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3PP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Southall School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
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- Kickstart Academy Alternative provision · Ages 14–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.7 miles
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Questions about Queensway
How do I get a place at Queensway?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Queensway. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Queensway take?
Aged 9 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Queensway’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Queensway?
Hinkshay Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3PP, in Telford and Wrekin.
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