Packwood Haugh School, Shrewsbury
Packwood Haugh School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 13 in Shrewsbury. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Packwood Haugh School in detail
Packwood Haugh School in its own words
In its own words: "Childhood should be nurtured and cherished, and I truly believe Packwood to be one of the most wonderful places for our girls and boys to grow."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, dance and ballet.
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 60 pupils (32.4%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Packwood Haugh School.
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 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.
Routine Inspection
27 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
14 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
28 November 2018
Integrated
6 October 2015
About
Packwood Haugh School is a co-educational private preparatory school for pupils from the ages of 4 to 13, offering places for both day and boarding pupils. It is located in Ruyton-XI-Towns, midway between Oswestry and Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Packwood Haugh School
Musical Excellence Celebrated Across the Shrewsbury Family
2 Oct 2026
Old Packwood Lunch - Leavers 2020-2021
23 Sep 2026
Academic Round Up
23 Sep 2026
Form 8 Leadership Retreat to Anglesey
23 Sep 2026
Sixes Cross Country Relays
23 Sep 2026
Sport Round Up
22 Sep 2026
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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
185 pupils
290 places
105 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
60
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
33.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
185
Total Pupils
125
Boys
60
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Packwood Haugh School
When was Packwood Haugh School last inspected?
Packwood Haugh School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Packwood Haugh School?
Packwood Haugh School has around 185 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Packwood Haugh School?
Packwood Haugh School 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 Packwood Haugh School?
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 Packwood Haugh School?
Packwood Haugh School is at Park Bank, Ruyton XI Towns, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 1HX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)