The Thomas Adams School

About The Thomas Adams School

The Thomas Adams School is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,207 pupils on roll. It is part of THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.3 (2025/26). 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Shropshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,207 / 1,336 (90%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 September 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

Lowe Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UB

Phone

01939237000

Headteacher

Mark Cooper

Website

http://www.thomasadams.net

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Thomas Adams School?

The Thomas Adams School is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Thomas Adams School have?

The Thomas Adams School has 1,207 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Thomas Adams School's Ofsted rating?

The Thomas Adams School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2023).

How does The Thomas Adams School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Thomas Adams School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Thomas Adams School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Thomas Adams School is part of THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Thomas Adams School?

The Thomas Adams School is located at Lowe Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UB.