Shrewsbury Academy

About Shrewsbury Academy

Shrewsbury Academy is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 802 pupils on roll. It is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.9 (2025/26). 35.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Shropshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Number of Pupils

802

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 January 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.

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

Corndon Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4LL

Phone

01743276700

Head Teacher

Jim Taylor

Website

www.shrewsburyacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shrewsbury Academy?

Shrewsbury Academy is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Shrewsbury Academy have?

Shrewsbury Academy has 802 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shrewsbury Academy's Ofsted rating?

Shrewsbury Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).

How does Shrewsbury Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Shrewsbury Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.9 in 2025/26.

Is Shrewsbury Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Shrewsbury Academy is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Shrewsbury Academy?

Shrewsbury Academy is located at Corndon Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4LL.