Shrewsbury Academy
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Shrewsbury, SY1 4LL
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 4% in England
20 of 20 in Shropshire
Pupils
817
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
8.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 32.1 | 37.2 | 33.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16% | 29% | 20% | |
| Average English grade | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.2 | 4.0 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 31% | 28% | 20% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.99 | -0.55 | — |
38% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Belvidere School · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 33% in England
- The Priory School · 3.1 mi · Good · Top 18% in England
- Meole Brace School · 3.3 mi · Good · Bottom 42% in England
- The Corbet School · 6.8 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- The Thomas Adams School · 8.8 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Charlton School · 8.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 22% in England
Best secondary schools in Shrewsbury · Best secondary schools in Shropshire
The neighbourhood
Shrewsbury Academy is in Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne (typical home £224,250, crime average).
What is Shrewsbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
Shrewsbury Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Shrewsbury Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Shrewsbury Academy is in the bottom 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.