How many pupils does Belvidere School have?

Belvidere School has 841 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Belvidere School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Belvidere School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 in 2025/26.

Is Belvidere School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Belvidere School is part of TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE.

Where is Belvidere School?

Belvidere School is located at Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5RJ.

Belvidere School

Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5RJ

Not rated

Inspected 1 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

42.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

841

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Belvidere School

Belvidere School is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 841 pupils on roll. It is part of TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 (2025/26). 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 841 / 840 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 April 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

30.8%

Free school meals

7.1%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

9.8%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.9

Attainment 8

162 pupils

35.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

59.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.9%

Overall absence

25.6%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

50.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

17.2

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

11.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£50,698

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,959 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,867

Spend per pupil

£7,983

Income per pupil

64%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5RJ
Phone: 01743235073
Headteacher: Robin Rashid
Website: https://www.belvidereschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Belvidere School?: Belvidere School is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Belvidere School have?: Belvidere School has 841 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Belvidere School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Belvidere School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 in 2025/26.
Is Belvidere School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Belvidere School is part of TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE.
Where is Belvidere School?: Belvidere School is located at Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5RJ.

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