SecondaryData as of May 2026

Meole Brace School

Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DW

A Good-rated secondary school in Shrewsbury.

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Pupils

1,340

Ages

11-16

FSM

19.0%

Attainment 8

44.5

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

44.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

17.1%

Basics 9-5

37.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

32.4%

EBacc APS

3.91

EBacc 9-5

15.6%

EBacc 9-4

19.9%

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About Meole Brace School

Meole Brace School is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. The school has around 1,340 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DW | More schools in Shropshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Meole Brace School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — Good
May 2023 — Inadequate
Mar 2015 — Good (predecessor: Meole Brace School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Meole Brace School

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Frequently asked questions about Meole Brace School

What is Meole Brace School's Ofsted rating?

Meole Brace School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Meole Brace School's latest exam results?

Meole Brace School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Meole Brace School located?

Meole Brace School is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY3 9DW).

How many pupils attend Meole Brace School?

Meole Brace School has around 1,340 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Meole Brace School with other schools?

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