Haughton School
URN: 123629 • Telford TF7 4BW
Overview
- Name
- Haughton School
- URN
- 123629
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gill Knox (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01952387540
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queen Street, Telford TF7 4BW
Summary
Haughton School is a community special school located in Telford, catering to children aged 5 to 11 with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has a current enrolment of 193 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 153. Haughton School is designed to provide an inclusive and supportive environment, with classes typically comprising up to 15 students, each supported by a teacher and multiple teaching assistants to address individual learning needs.
The school follows a differentiated curriculum tailored to the specific requirements of its pupils, focusing on areas such as cognition and learning, communication, and emotional well-being. Haughton School is fully accessible for wheelchair users, ensuring that all children can participate in the learning experience. The school collaborates with various health professionals to enhance the educational support provided.
Admissions are managed by the local authority, prioritising children with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who demonstrate significant needs. Haughton School is committed to fostering a nurturing community that values each child's unique abilities and promotes their overall development.
The school follows a differentiated curriculum tailored to the specific requirements of its pupils, focusing on areas such as cognition and learning, communication, and emotional well-being. Haughton School is fully accessible for wheelchair users, ensuring that all children can participate in the learning experience. The school collaborates with various health professionals to enhance the educational support provided.
Admissions are managed by the local authority, prioritising children with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) who demonstrate significant needs. Haughton School is committed to fostering a nurturing community that values each child's unique abilities and promotes their overall development.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Attendance at Governing Body Meetings (governance)
- Governors Pen Portraits (governance)
- Register of Governor Business Interests (governance)
- NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. SEND/ASN/ALN programme (sen)
- Absence and Attendance (sen)
- SEND Telford & Wrekin Local Offer (sen)
- SEN Report (sen)
- School News & Events (calendar)
- Harvest Celebrations (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Thomas Telford School (66.7)
- The Bridge at HLC (59.8)
- Overley Hall School (55.3)
- Amberleigh Therapeutic School (53.8)
- Southall School (53.6)
Key details
- LA
- Telford and Wrekin
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 153
- Pupils
- 193
- Boys
- 138
- Girls
- 55
- FSM %
- 45.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 193 | 138 | 55 | 153 | 45.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 190 | 138 | 52 | 153 | 46.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 172 | 124 | 48 | 153 | 47.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 172 | 124 | 48 | 153 | 47.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 153 | 107 | 46 | 153 | 47.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 149 | 104 | 45 | 109 | 43.60 |
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