Open Other Secondary Mixed

Charlton School

Apley Avenue, Telford, TF1 3FA
Part of: LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
1,236 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
26.90% FSM %
638 Boys
598 Girls
About Charlton School

Charlton School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,236 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Sarah Barton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Telford and Wrekin
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Telford and Wrekin
Parliamentary Constituency The Wrekin
Ward Shawbirch & Dothill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2018
UKPRN 10056524
URN 142821
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Brown Chair of Local Governing Body 08/12/2021 07/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Adam Caswell Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Dawn Follos Local Governor 06/01/2025 05/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Fones Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Heyes Local Governor 01/12/2018 30/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Eva Langley Local Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew McNaughton Local Governor 01/12/2018 30/11/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Steph Morley Local Governor 11/02/2025 10/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ricki Thiara Local Governor 05/10/2021 04/10/2025 Elected by parents
Ricki Thiara Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Charlton School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Telford, Telford and Wrekin.
Charlton School has 1,236 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Charlton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Charlton School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Charlton School is Mrs Sarah Barton.
Charlton School is at Apley Avenue, Telford, TF1 3FA, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Charlton School: Does not have a sixth form.
Charlton School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Barton
Apley Avenue, Telford, TF1 3FA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 142821
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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