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Severndale Specialist Academy

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Severndale Specialist Academy

Woodcote Way, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH

Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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0.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

0.8

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/250.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.06
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Requires improvement
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2.5 km away · Further education
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About Severndale Specialist Academy

Severndale Specialist Academy is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 58 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.8. The school has around 414 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH | More schools in Shropshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Severndale Specialist Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2013 — Good (predecessor: Severndale)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Severndale Specialist Academy

What is Severndale Specialist Academy's Ofsted rating?
Severndale Specialist Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Severndale Specialist Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 58 responses): 86% of parents would recommend Severndale Specialist Academy.
What are Severndale Specialist Academy's latest exam results?
Severndale Specialist Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Severndale Specialist Academy located?
Severndale Specialist Academy is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY2 5SH).
How many pupils attend Severndale Specialist Academy?
Severndale Specialist Academy has around 414 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Severndale Specialist Academy with other schools?
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