Extra 300 places for Telford Park school

Work is now underway to expand Telford Park School, which is set to increase its student capacity by a further 300 places. The investment from Telford & Wrekin Council is a strategic move to ensure there are enough school places across the borough for local families.

Local company Pave Aways is carrying out the refurbishment and expansion of the school’s teaching and support facilities over the next two years. The initial phase of the project is almost finished, and it will provide an additional 60 spaces for Year 7 pupils starting from September 2025. This means the school will be able to offer 180 places in Year 7 each academic year.

Plans for the second phase of the works have been approved and will begin this autumn. It includes the construction of a new block with eight classrooms at the Stirchley site. This work is due to be completed by September 2026.

Amy Huntington, the headteacher at Telford Park School, said: “We are thrilled to be expanding Telford Park School to welcome even more students into our vibrant learning community. This growth marks a significant milestone in our improvement journey since joining the Amethyst Academies Trust.”

A public consultation was held earlier this year to outline the proposals, with all feedback reviewed before the plans were submitted.

Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment & Skills, said: “This capital investment project is really important, not just for Telford Park School but for Telford and Wrekin as a whole.”

She added: “As more people are choosing Telford and Wrekin as a place to live and raise a family, we are firmly committed to continue this investment. We want to create hundreds more school places to ensure every local child and young person can attend a local school and benefit from modern facilities.”