Severndale Specialist Academy

About Severndale Specialist Academy

Severndale Specialist Academy is an academy special converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 414 pupils on roll. It is part of LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Shropshire →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

414 / 375 (110%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 November 2024

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.

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

Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5SH

Phone

01743563333

Principal

Lucy Lee

Website

www.severndaleacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Severndale Specialist Academy?

Severndale Specialist Academy is an academy special converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Severndale Specialist Academy have?

Severndale Specialist Academy has 414 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Severndale Specialist Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Severndale Specialist Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2 in 2025/26.

How does Severndale Specialist Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Severndale Specialist Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Severndale Specialist Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Severndale Specialist Academy is part of LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST.

Where is Severndale Specialist Academy?

Severndale Specialist Academy is located at Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5SH.