Mary Webb School and Science College

About Mary Webb School and Science College

Mary Webb School and Science College is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 654 pupils on roll. It is part of TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.1 (2025/26). 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% 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

654 / 604 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 June 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0TG

Phone

01743792100

Headteacher

Peter Lowe - Werrell

Website

www.marywebbschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mary Webb School and Science College?

Mary Webb School and Science College is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Mary Webb School and Science College have?

Mary Webb School and Science College has 654 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Mary Webb School and Science College's Ofsted rating?

Mary Webb School and Science College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).

How does Mary Webb School and Science College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Mary Webb School and Science College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.1 in 2025/26.

Is Mary Webb School and Science College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mary Webb School and Science College is part of TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE.

Where is Mary Webb School and Science College?

Mary Webb School and Science College is located at Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0TG.