Compare The Bridge at HLC and The Linden Centre and Thomas Telford School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: The Bridge at HLC (Not applicable) in Telford; The Linden Centre (Not applicable) in Telford; Thomas Telford School (Not applicable) in Telford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Bridge at HLC, The Linden Centre and Thomas Telford School. They are not applicable phase and community special school, pupil referral unit and city technology college type located around Telford, Shropshire and Telford. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Bridge at HLC), published Jun 2013. The lowest is 2 (The Linden Centre), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Linden Centre (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 650, combined total ≈ 1,900, typical FSM 40–45%, range 10–15%–65–70%; all under Telford and Wrekin local authority.

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Attribute	The Bridge at HLC TF1 5NQ	The Linden Centre TF4 3DU	Thomas Telford School TF3 4NW
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • City technology college
Location	Telford Shropshire TF1 5NQ	Telford TF4 3DU	Telford Shropshire TF3 4NW
Latest Ofsted	1 6 Jun 2013	2 13 Sep 2023	2 5 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	36	1550
Capacity utilisation	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Telford and Wrekin (894)	Telford and Wrekin (894)	Telford and Wrekin (894)
Website	www.thebridgeschool.co.uk	www.lindencentre.co.uk	www.ttsonline.net
Telephone	01952387108	01952385601	01952200000
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Bridge at HLC

TF1 5NQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Telford
Shropshire
TF1 5NQ
Ofsted: 1 6 Jun 2013
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Telford and Wrekin (894)
Website: www.thebridgeschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01952387108

The Linden Centre

TF4 3DU

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Telford
TF4 3DU
Ofsted: 2 13 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Telford and Wrekin (894)
Website: www.lindencentre.co.uk
Telephone: 01952385601

Thomas Telford School

TF3 4NW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • City technology college
Location: Telford
Shropshire
TF3 4NW
Ofsted: 2 5 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Telford and Wrekin (894)
Website: www.ttsonline.net
Telephone: 01952200000

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.