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Mary Webb School and Science College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Peter Lowe - Werrell

corporate_fareTRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE

location_onShrewsbury, SY5 0TG

language Visit Website phone 1743792100

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

621

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Attainment 8

43.5

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Shropshire

#2,017 of 3,216 nationally

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Mary Webb School and Science College is a Academy converter secondary school in Shrewsbury, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Mary Webb School and Science College is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE. The school has approximately 654 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5, placing the school #9 in Shropshire and #2,017 of 3,216 nationally. 38.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

38.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.4%

Entering EBacc30.20%

EBacc APS3.84

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28.90%

EBacc APS4.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS4.03

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.13

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 June 2023

Inspection Report

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08 January 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-06-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2015-05-12

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-05-09

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(13 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 654 pupils. During this period, there were 15 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	654	15	2.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	661	38	5.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	649	43	6.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	647	37	5.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	652	51	7.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	621	22	3.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	621	13	2.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	631	17	2.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	611	8	1.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	607	31	5.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	611	22	3.6%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	604	24	4.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	602	4	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	606	19	3.1%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	577	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	577	8	1.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	575	15	2.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	574	9	1.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	570	12	2.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	574	8	1.4%	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 60 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree45%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree19%

agree48%

disagree28%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree29%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree47%

agree20%

disagree27%

strongly disagree7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree36%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree42%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree43%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree52%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree28%

agree48%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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