The Thomas Adams School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Shrewsbury, SY4 5UB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 30% in England
14 of 20 in Shropshire
Pupils
1,214
First preferences per place
1.14
2026/27
Absence
7.4%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | 42.3 | 43.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 27% | 36% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 37% | 32% | 35% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 | -0.50 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Corbet School · 6.7 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- Sir John Talbot's School · 7.2 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Lakelands Academy · 7.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 21% in England
- Shrewsbury Academy · 8.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 4% in England
- Belvidere School · 10.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 33% in England
- The Grove School · 11.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 19% in England
The neighbourhood
The Thomas Adams School is in Wem (typical home £240,000, crime average).
What is The Thomas Adams School's Ofsted rating?
The Thomas Adams School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Thomas Adams School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Thomas Adams School is in the bottom 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.