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The Keystone Academy

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The Keystone Academy

Squinter Pip Way, Shrewsbury, SY5 8PY

Free schools special · Ages 4–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
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Jan 2025

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7.8school · 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
10.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
7.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
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

7.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/257.846.0

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

No published values available for this chart.

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
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.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.59
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Priory School
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Meole Brace School
1.95 km away · Academy converter
Good
Shrewsbury School
2.01 km away · Other independent school
Shrewsbury College
2.27 km away · Further education

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About The Keystone Academy

The Keystone Academy is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 32 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.8. The school has around 111 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Squinter Pip Way, Shrewsbury, SY5 8PY | More schools in Shropshire

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Frequently asked questions about The Keystone Academy

What do parents say about The Keystone Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 32 responses): 75% of parents would recommend The Keystone Academy.
What are The Keystone Academy's latest exam results?
The Keystone Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Keystone Academy located?
The Keystone Academy is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY5 8PY).
How many pupils attend The Keystone Academy?
The Keystone Academy has around 111 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Keystone Academy with other schools?
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