Best Catholic Schools in Shrewsbury
2 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Shrewsbury, 1.8% of schools, or 2 out of 114, are Roman Catholic schools, which is below the national average of 3.7%.
- There are 303 pupils in Roman Catholic schools in Shrewsbury, with 11.2% eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Shrewsbury's Roman Catholic schools is 21.60, higher than the national average of 18.10, and spending per pupil is £6,476, compared to £7,460 nationally.
- Roman Catholic schools in Shrewsbury have 39.5% of pupils with English as an additional language, 18.5% with special educational needs, and a relatively low 11.2% eligible for free school meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 114 catholic schools in Shrewsbury, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Shrewsbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.19 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,476 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.