The Keystone Academy

About The Keystone Academy

The Keystone Academy is a free school special in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 111 pupils on roll. It is part of YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 7.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Shropshire →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 4–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

111 / 120 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 January 2025

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

Squinter Pip Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8PY

Phone

01743599011

Head Teacher

Alison Bellaby

Website

https://thekeystoneacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Keystone Academy?

The Keystone Academy is a free school special in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 4–16.

How many pupils does The Keystone Academy have?

The Keystone Academy has 111 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Keystone Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Keystone Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 7.9 in 2025/26.

How does The Keystone Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

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

Is The Keystone Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Keystone Academy is part of YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is The Keystone Academy?

The Keystone Academy is located at Squinter Pip Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8PY.