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Shrewsbury Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 830 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In January 2024 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Marches Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Idsall School, Sir John Talbot's School, The Grove School and The Marches School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Destinations.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Belvidere School | |
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| 9.0 | Ercall Wood Academy | |
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| 11.3 | William Brookes School | |
| 11.7 | Thomas Telford School | |
| 11.8 | New Road Academy |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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