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The Thomas Adams School

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The Thomas Adams School

Lowe Hill, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5UB

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Pupils
1,207
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.1%
Attainment 8
43.3
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.6%
Basics 9-5
35.9%

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
51.7%
EBacc APS
3.74
EBacc 9-5
12.9%
EBacc 9-4
19.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.17
A*-A Grades
20.1%
A*-B Grades
43.0%
AAB+ %
13.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 76 students entered

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About The Thomas Adams School

The Thomas Adams School is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. The school has around 1,207 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Thomas Adams School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Jan 2014 — Good (predecessor: The Thomas Adams School, Wem)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Adams School

What is The Thomas Adams School's Ofsted rating?
The Thomas Adams School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Thomas Adams School's latest exam results?
The Thomas Adams School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Thomas Adams School located?
The Thomas Adams School is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY4 5UB).
How many pupils attend The Thomas Adams School?
The Thomas Adams School has around 1,207 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Thomas Adams School with other schools?
View The Thomas Adams School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Shropshire.