Charlton School

Charlton School

Mottoes	Taking PRIDE In Progress Through Partnership With Learning At The Heart Of All We Do
Established	1962 (as Wellington Girls' Modern School; renamed 1974)
Type	Secondary School
Head	Mr Lee Chris Tristham
Location	Severn Drive Wellington Telford Shropshire TF1 3LE England
Local authority	Telford and Wrekin
DfE URN	123597 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Students	1133
Gender	Coeducational
Ages	11–16
Houses	Willow, Sycamore, Birch Hawthorne & Elm
Colours	Navy & Gold
Website	www.charlton.uk.com

Charlton School is an 11-16 comprehensive school in Telford, Shropshire, England. It is consistently among the best performing comprehensive schools in the Telford & Wrekin Local Education Authority. The aim of Charlton School is to provide an environment in which all students can succeed.

It is well established in its local community with a consistent record of high standards. This is attributable to excellent examination results and acknowledges its caring and disciplined environment, combining formality with good relationships between adults and students. Although, during May 2015 the school was placed in special measures being graded by "Inadequate" by ofsted inspectors. This is the fifth school in the Telford & Wrekin Council area to be placed in ofsted special measures.

Charlton School works in partnership with Dothill Primary School, forming the 'Dothill and Charlton Sports and Learning Community'. Both schools until July 2015 were under the Principalship of Mr N Renshaw (now resigned) with each school supported by a Head of Secondary and Head of Primary Phase. However, as of September 2015 both schools have their own leadership with Mr L Tristham being appointed head at Charlton and Mrs D Cawte and Mrs T Lockley (Acting) taking lead at Dothill. The Learning Community's aim is to ensure that Charlton School works closely with all partner primary schools to ensure the very best provision and continuity of learning for all.

The head is also supported by a senior leadership team consisting of two deputy head teachers: Mrs T Corbett and Mr W Denfhy. Also, Mr J RankinMcabe, Mr A Beach and Mrs S Serrelcooke support the development of the school. Curriculum leaders are responsible for the running and achievement of the subject areas and include: Mr A Briggs (Humanities), Mr A Morris (Technology), Mrs N Williams (English), Mr M Thomas (Physical Education), Miss A Vickers (Expressive Arts), Mrs A Stephens (Information Technology), Mrs S Serrelcooke (Mathematics), Mrs D Walker (Inclusion And Achievement), Mrs E Upton (Mordern Foreign Languages) and Mrs T Corbett (Science).

The school is set to move to a new purposes built site located on the currently vacant Blessed Robert Johnson school site in Wellington. The completion date is January 2016, with students using the building from May 2016.

Student Support

Charlton School aims to meet the needs of all students. Opportunities are provided for those who are either gifted and talented in particular areas, or students who have specific learning needs. Their team of specialist teachers offer special needs provision, integrating students who have special needs and providing small group support where necessary.

Curriculum

A broad and rich curriculum is covered by all students in years 7 and 8, offering much more than the requirements of the National Curriculum. In year 8 students are supported in making choices about their curriculum from year 9 onwards. The curriculum is further enhanced by extension study courses and a pastoral programme including Religious Education. Work experience, college taster days and placements support students in their future career decisions.

Background

Founded in 1962 as Wellington Girls' Modern School, the school was originally an all-girls school. In 1974 it became co-educational and was renamed The Charlton School.

The school's catchment area includes the small towns surrounding it like Wellington and Bratton. In 2003 a sports hall was built and in the following year the school was officially opened as a Science College. The College's unity never terminated over the years, with pride being focused upon career, keeping the reputation of the school up in the community.

School Houses

Charlton School students used to be divided into 4 houses, each named after a notable person born within Shropshire. Each house had a designated color to compete each year in inter-house sporting competitions. During 2015 these houses changed so there are now 5 and they are named after trees which symbolize growth. These changes were made to make the house system more effective.

	Sycamore House
	Willow House
	Birch House
	Hawthorne House
	Elm house

External links

• Ofsted Reports
• Department for Children, Schools and Families Performance Tables