Is Adcote School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Adcote School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Adcote School for Girls have?

Adcote School for Girls has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Adcote School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Adcote School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.5 in 2025/26.

Where is Adcote School for Girls?

Adcote School for Girls is located at Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY.

Adcote School for Girls

Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

53.5

Attainment 8

4–18

Ages

197

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Adcote School for Girls

Adcote School for Girls is an independent school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 197 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.5 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 4–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 197 / 278 (71%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.5%

SEN support

19.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

14 students

42.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY
Phone: 01939260202
Headteacher: Nicola Tribe
Website: http://www.adcoteschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Adcote School for Girls?: Adcote School for Girls is an independent school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18.
Is Adcote School for Girls a girls school?: Yes — Adcote School for Girls is a girls school.
How many pupils does Adcote School for Girls have?: Adcote School for Girls has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Adcote School for Girls perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Adcote School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.5 in 2025/26.
Where is Adcote School for Girls?: Adcote School for Girls is located at Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY.

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