Is Shrewsbury High School GDST a girls school?

Yes — Shrewsbury High School GDST is a girls school.

How many pupils does Shrewsbury High School GDST have?

Shrewsbury High School GDST has 338 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Shrewsbury High School GDST perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Shrewsbury High School GDST achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.2 in 2025/26.

Where is Shrewsbury High School GDST?

Shrewsbury High School GDST is located at 32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1TN.

Shrewsbury High School GDST

32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1TN

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

61.2

Attainment 8

4–20

Ages

338

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Shrewsbury High School GDST

Shrewsbury High School GDST is an independent school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 4–20. It has 338 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.2 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 4–20
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 338 / 725 (47%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

1.5%

SEN support

12.4%

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)

B-

A-level average grade

33 students

12.1%

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: 32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1TN
Phone: 01743494000
Headmaster: Darren Payne
Website: http://www.shrewsburyhigh.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shrewsbury High School GDST?: Shrewsbury High School GDST is an independent school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 4–20.
Is Shrewsbury High School GDST a girls school?: Yes — Shrewsbury High School GDST is a girls school.
How many pupils does Shrewsbury High School GDST have?: Shrewsbury High School GDST has 338 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Shrewsbury High School GDST perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Shrewsbury High School GDST achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 61.2 in 2025/26.
Where is Shrewsbury High School GDST?: Shrewsbury High School GDST is located at 32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1TN.

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