Best secondary schools in Shrewsbury (2026)
Shrewsbury has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is The Priory School, in the top 18% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 42.6, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Shrewsbury has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 18% in England |
The Priory School Shrewsbury |
53.9 | 52.7 | 56% | Good | |
2 Bottom 42% in England |
Meole Brace School Shrewsbury |
45.3 | 44.6 | 38% | Good | |
3 Bottom 33% in England |
Belvidere School Shrewsbury |
41.9 | 39.8 | 34% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 4% in England |
Shrewsbury Academy Shrewsbury |
34.2 | 33.2 | 20% | Requires improvement |
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What is the best secondary school in Shrewsbury?
On exam results over the last three years, The Priory School is the top-ranked secondary school in Shrewsbury, in the top 18% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.