Shrewsbury Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Address | Corndon Crescent, SY1 4LL |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | None |
| URN | 147540 |
School Census
| Total | 802 |
| Girls/Boys | 388/414 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.4%/51.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 267 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/01/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 14/05/2019 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 January 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 39.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 18.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.27 |
| Progress 8 | -0.55 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 16% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 30% |
| Entering EBacc | 12% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.9 |
| Progress 8 | -0.98 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.44 |
| Progress 8 | -0.71 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 202 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 162 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 171 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 212 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 187 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As first preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 118 |
| As first preference | 84 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 151 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 84 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 34% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 44% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 40% |
| no | 60% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Sundorne Infant School and Nursery
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Featherbed Lane, , SY1 4QN
Harlescott Junior School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Featherbed Lane, , SY1 4QN