The Thomas Adams School vs Woodlands School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Thomas Adams School
Shrewsbury
Woodlands School
Shrewsbury
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Academy special sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
9–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Shropshire
Shropshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1214
67
Capacity
1336
82
Occupancy
91%
82%
FSM %
17.8%
67.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Sep 2023
Jun 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.3
4.9
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
38.2%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
10%
KS2 Maths
-
0%
KS2 Writing
-
0%
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)