Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury High School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 20 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
Shrewsbury High School in detail
Shrewsbury High School in its own words
In its own words: "to build pupils of character and enable them, through their own endeavour, to achieve beyond the bounds of expectation. to provide an education, within an inclusive, caring and purposeful community, that is an exciting journey of discovery for each individual, opening doors to a world of possibilities."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As a new member of the ILG family of schools, I want to acknowledge that immense legacy of our school. That legacy will always remain at the heart of who we are. At the same time, this moment in our history gives us the chance to look forward with renewed energy and optimism."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, gardening, eco club and Duke of Edinburgh.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (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 Shrewsbury High School 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 Shrewsbury High School are St Winefride's RC Independent School (0.1 miles), Shrewsbury School (0.2 miles), Prestfelde School (1.2 miles) and Adcote School for Girls (6.2 miles).
St Winefride's RC Independent SchoolShrewsbury SchoolPrestfelde SchoolAdcote School for Girls
Where pupils go next
Of the 42 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 60% went on to university or other higher education, 7% to apprenticeships and 21% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 50 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 3 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury Rail Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Chad's Church (opposite), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 247 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10), as is usual near a town centre.
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
18 June 2026
Routine Inspection
30 September 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
23 January 2019
Integrated
6 October 2015
About
Shrewsbury High School is a private day school for girls from ages 4 – 18 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is an original member school of the Girls' Day School Trust.
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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 Shrewsbury High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Shrewsbury High School
GCSE success for SHS students
20 Aug 2026
Outstanding A level results
13 Aug 2026
Professor Lord Robert Winston inspires the students of Shrewsbury High
11 Mar 2026
New owners for Shrewsbury High School
4 Nov 2025
GCSE Results 2025
21 Aug 2025
Congratulations to our class of 2025
14 Aug 2025
From Shrewsbury High School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Shrewsbury High School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Shrewsbury High School.
- Inside Out Learning940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 26
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 22 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
43%
Available places
309 pupils
725 places
416 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
50
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
17.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
309
Total Pupils
0
Boys
309
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Shrewsbury High School
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Questions parents ask about Shrewsbury High School
What are GCSE results like at Shrewsbury High School?
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 Shrewsbury High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Shrewsbury High School last inspected?
Shrewsbury High School 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 Shrewsbury High School?
Shrewsbury High School has around 309 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Shrewsbury High School?
Shrewsbury High 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.
Does Shrewsbury High School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Shrewsbury High School: Inside Out Learning (940m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Shrewsbury High School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 26 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 22 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Shrewsbury High School?
Shrewsbury High School is at 32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)