Best Private Schools in Shrewsbury
9 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Shrewsbury, 9 independent schools (7.9% of total) provide education to 2,251 pupils, accounting for a significant proportion of schools in the area.
- Compared to the national average, 0.0% of pupils in Shrewsbury's independent schools are eligible for free school meals, highlighting a notable difference in demographics, with 19.6% having special educational needs.
- Of the 3 inspected independent schools in Shrewsbury, 100.0% achieved Good or Outstanding ratings, with 0 Outstanding and 3 Good, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, although Ofsted coverage is lower in this sector.
- Achievement levels in Shrewsbury's independent schools show 8.5% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, with an Attainment 8 score of 31.84, significantly below the national average of 46.10.
Adcote School for Girls
Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18 · Girls
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Pupils197
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Concord College
Shrewsbury, SY5 7PF
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–20
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Pupils547
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Packwood Haugh School
Shrewsbury, SY4 1HX
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13
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Pupils195
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Prestfelde School
Shrewsbury, SY2 6NZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
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Pupils322
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Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–18
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Pupils826
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St Winefride's RC Independent School
Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
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Pupils98
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Access School
Shrewsbury, SY4 3EW
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16
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Pupils30
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 private 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 | 31.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,777 | £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.