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Shrewsbury Academy

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Shrewsbury Academy

Corndon Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY1 4LL

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Pupils
802
Ages
11-16
FSM
37.7%
Attainment 8
33.2
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jan 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.2%
Basics 9-5
20.3%

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
7.6%
EBacc APS
2.78
EBacc 9-5
1.7%
EBacc 9-4
3.4%
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About Shrewsbury Academy

Shrewsbury Academy is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.2. The school has around 802 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Corndon Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY1 4LL | More schools in Shropshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Shrewsbury Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Shrewsbury Academy

What is Shrewsbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
Shrewsbury Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Shrewsbury Academy's latest exam results?
Shrewsbury Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Shrewsbury Academy located?
Shrewsbury Academy is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY1 4LL).
How many pupils attend Shrewsbury Academy?
Shrewsbury Academy has around 802 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Shrewsbury Academy with other schools?
View Shrewsbury Academy'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.