The Thomas Adams School vs Access School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Thomas Adams School
Shrewsbury
Access School
Shrewsbury
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–18
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Shropshire
Shropshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1214
30
Capacity
1336
30
Occupancy
91%
100%
FSM %
17.8%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Sep 2023
Apr 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.3
4.6
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
38.2%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
32.2
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
14%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
69
-
Retention
93%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
10%
-
Degree course
60%
-
Any L4+ destination
66%
-
Apprenticeships
3%
-
Cohort size
90
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Biology (50)
Mathematics (44)
Chemistry (42)
Law (40)
History (38)
Business Studies:Single (38)
Psychology (36)
History (34)