Adcote School for Girls, Shrewsbury
Adcote School for Girls is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 18 in Shrewsbury. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Adcote School for Girls in detail
Adcote School for Girls in its own words
In its own words: "Choosing the right School for your daughter is one of the most challenging decisions you will make as a parent, and this is your opportunity to learn more about us. Many of us here at Adcote are parents ourselves, so we completely understand that difficulty. Fortunately, support and understanding are at the heart of everything we offer at Adcote."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Adcote School for Girls in Shropshire, where we pride ourselves on being a close-knit family dedicated to the comprehensive development of our students through our CLEAR learning initiative . Our staff members understand each student’s unique needs and provide personalised care to support their individual growth."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, cross-country, dance, choir, orchestra and chess.
Coming up: an open evening on Monday 9 November 2026, an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026, an open evening on Monday 8 February 2027 and an open day on Saturday 13 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Shropshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Adcote School for Girls can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Adcote School for Girls are Packwood Haugh School (2.8 miles); Shrewsbury School (6.2 miles); Shrewsbury High School (6.2 miles, selective); and St Winefride's RC Independent School (6.3 miles).
Packwood Haugh SchoolShrewsbury SchoolShrewsbury High SchoolSt Winefride's RC Independent School
Where pupils go next
Of the 12 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 33% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 36 pupils (20.2%) received SEN support and 3 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Adcote School for Girls.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
25 June 2026
Routine Inspection
10 October 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
27 November 2018
Regulatory Compliance
21 June 2016
Intermediate (Boarding)
11 March 2014
Standard
1 January 2010
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Adcote School for Girls can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Adcote School for Girls
GCSE Results Day 2026: What to Expect
18 Aug 2026
A-Level Results Day 2026: What to Expect
3 Aug 2026
Why a Girls’ Education Still Matters in 2026
26 May 2026
Small vs Large Boarding Schools
18 Mar 2026
Rock of Ages Lights Up the Stage at Adcote
16 Mar 2026
Why Drama Matters in Education
4 Mar 2026
From Adcote School for Girls's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Adcote School for Girls
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
178 pupils
278 places
100 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Shrewsbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Shrewsbury
Across Shropshire council
Places available
3,213
Applications
2,845
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All secondary applications across Shropshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
21.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
178
Total Pupils
0
Boys
178
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Adcote School for Girls
Questions parents ask about Adcote School for Girls
What are GCSE results like at Adcote School for Girls?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Adcote School for Girls can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Adcote School for Girls last inspected?
Adcote School for Girls is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to Adcote School for Girls?
Adcote School for Girls has around 178 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Adcote School for Girls?
Adcote School for Girls is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Adcote School for Girls?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Adcote School for Girls?
Adcote School for Girls is at Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)