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Shrewsbury High School GDST
32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1TN, Shropshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
338
Capacity
725
Ages
4–20
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
47%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 65.6 and 95% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parents can feel confident in the academic performance. The school also sees 74% of students attaining grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation for further education. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 38%, which may suggest a more limited focus on a broad curriculum.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 65.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 95% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 74% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 38% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 38% | No UK data |
Location
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52.70557, -2.75720 · SY1 1TN
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123620
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.shrewsburyhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shrewsbury High School GDST rated by Ofsted?
Shrewsbury High School GDST has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Shrewsbury High School GDST a good school?
Shrewsbury High School GDST scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Shrewsbury High School GDST in GCSEs?
Shrewsbury High School GDST achieved an Attainment 8 score of 65.6. 95% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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