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The Thomas Adams School
Lowe Hill, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5UB, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.3 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,207
Capacity
1,336
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.4 | Bottom 37% UK |
| 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% UK |
| 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%. | 36% | Bottom 31% UK |
| 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%. | 52% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
White Other3.8%
Black African1.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.85897, -2.72978 · SY4 5UB
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN147508
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thomasadams.net
Frequently asked questions
What is The Thomas Adams School rated by Ofsted?
The Thomas Adams School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is The Thomas Adams School a good school?
The Thomas Adams School scores 38.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 The Thomas Adams School in GCSEs?
The Thomas Adams School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.4. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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