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Meole Brace School
- Secondary
- Shrewsbury SY3 9DW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Well-designed curriculum positively impacts pupils鈥� progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave sensibly and maturely with strong respect for others.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and teach clearly.
Current Educational Practices: Regularly ensure pupils understand and remember content learned.
Strengths and Challenges: Supportive environments where students seek help, but some inconsistencies in work standards.
Opportunities for Involvement: School parliament actively suggests improvements, like reducing queuing times.
Communication: Comprehensive tracking and support tailored to pupils' needs.
Parent Satisfaction: Inspectors considered responses to Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders seriously take suggestions from the school鈥檚 parliament.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant improvements in curriculum and teaching approaches.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding measures in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School fosters a respectful and positive environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range including music groups and sports clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities for personal development through leadership roles.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality and impartial career information provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Wide range of courses matching aspirations and interests.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Holistic approach with close pastoral and SEND team collaboration.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects in depth from Year 7 to Year 9.
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About Us
Meole Brace School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 1351 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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MBS is a devoted, prosperous, and active institution that is dedicated to helping all of its students reach the highest levels of academic and personal development. Our main goal is to give them the tools they need to live fulfilling lives. We think that intelligence is not fixed and that anything is achievable given the correct circumstances and a thoughtful strategy. We take our students' education very seriously and know that all young people can thrive if they are known, valued, feel safe and suitably challenged. We aggressively foster civic virtues. We show care, consideration and courtesy towards each other valuing the contributions, achievements and traditions of all. Parents, guardians, and residents of the neighbourhood participate actively in school life. I hope this website helps you get a better sense of who we are and what we do. Please contact us if you have any inquiries or would like additional information. We would enjoy showing you around.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 35.89% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 2.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 249 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 81% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 6.95% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 41.16% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.96 | 2.52 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 77% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Meole Brace School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
