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Shrewsbury Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Shrewsbury Academy
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- Shrewsbury SY1 4LL
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Outcomes have been too low; curriculum is ambitious but inconsistencies in quality remain.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Recent improvements bring better routines, but not consistent across school.
Qualifications and Training: Trust has attracted staff with appropriate skills and experience.
Current Educational Practices: Some staff need to enhance skills to assess consistency of improvements.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel proud of the school but seek more clarity in their roles.
Opportunities for Involvement: Opportunities available but greater encouragement needed for regular attendance.
Communication: School needs to ensure parents receive consistent information on progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership is committed but inconsistency in addressing weaknesses remains.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership should ensure actions are effective and consistent.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; approach to managing behaviour needs consistency.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Broad PSHE curriculum helps keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Drama club, sports clubs, and Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 award offered.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Participation monitored, needs maximization for those who benefit most.
Career Counselling Services: School meets requirements for providing career guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Offers technical education information for Years 8-13.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs accurately identified but inconsistent adaptation affects learning.
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Shrewsbury Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 829 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 16% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Be a critical friend by making an effort to understand and ascertain how the school is conducted. The headteacher's or head of school's report will go over the school's adherence to the trust's ethos, vision, and plan. Act as the panel when examining the exclusions decisions made by the school's headteacher or head of schools, and other committees as necessary. To enable the Academy Trustees keep engaged, establish connections with the community and offer a vehicle for Trust board interaction with the school, its parents, and the surrounding community. Annual reports on member contributions and the effects of the LGB are due to the Board of Trustees. Make sure school budgets are being used efficiently. (For church-affiliated schools, to keep an eye on and maintain the school's Christian identity and religious ethos. Make suggestions to the Trust board regarding the advancement of teaching staff salaries. The Marches Academy Trust has a Local Governing Body for each of its schools. Elections for Parent Governors take place when a Parent Governor's term expires, a Parent Governor steps downs, or a school joins the Marches Academy Trust. The Governance Handbook has more details on the Parent Governor's duties. Please get in touch with Bee Lopez Bloor, Clerk to the Trusts Boards, at [email protected] if you want to see the minutes from the Local Governing Body meetings.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 16% | 98% | 62% |
| 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 | -0.99 | 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 | 32.1 | 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 | 16% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 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 | 12% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.90 | 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 | 90% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 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 | -0.71 | 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 | 37.9 | 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 | 20% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 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 | 54% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 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 | 90% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4% | 2.13% |
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.
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 25.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.82% | 43.41% |
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 | - | 22.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.03% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.53 | 2.88 |
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 | - | 93.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.73% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.6% | 2.75% |
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shrewsbury Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
