The Fitzroy Academy, Shrewsbury
The Fitzroy Academy is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Shrewsbury. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Fitzroy Academy in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Fitzroy Academy are The Keystone Academy (2.5 miles); Oakwood School (2.9 miles, Good); Bettws Lifehouse (3.5 miles, Good); and Harlescott House School (5.9 miles, Good).
The Keystone AcademyOakwood SchoolBettws LifehouseHarlescott House School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The Fitzroy Academy has an education, health and care plan (22 of 22 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Fitzroy Academy.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hall (adjacent), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. 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 GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are safe and happy. They communicate this in a range of ways. This includes thumbs up, big smiles, making happy sounds, high fives and pointing to activities they enjoy.
Pupils trust the adults. No matter where you turn, indoors and outdoors, pupils and staff enjoy strong attachments and positive relationships. Staff know every little piece that makes up the whole child. They use this knowledge well to get the best out of the pupils' learning, behaviour and social time. This is a school where every pupil matters.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The proprietor ensures that the school consistently meets the independent school standards. The school's grounds, buildings and resources are spacious and well equipped. From a fully kitted-out kitchen area to a kiln; climbing equipment to conker trees, there is something for everyone. Leaders have thought carefully about how the curriculum matches the diverse and complex special educational needs and/or disabilities of the pupils.
Pupils with the most complex needs experience a curriculum that focuses sharply on developing their communication and language skills. It also includes deep consideration of their sensory needs. The daily rhythm and routine build learning across areas into every moment of the day. Staff sing and sign the good morning song. They provide a simple running commentary while going on a bug hunt. Pupils dance, bounce and move in a range of ways to music. They are calmed as touch and music combine to soothe, relieve pressure and settle behaviour.
From Ofsted's October 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Fitzroy Academy
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
55%
Available places
22 pupils
40 places
18 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.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
22
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Fitzroy Academy is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
22
Total Pupils
17
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Fitzroy Academy
Questions parents ask about The Fitzroy Academy
What is The Fitzroy Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Fitzroy Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024.
Does The Fitzroy Academy meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2024, The Fitzroy Academy met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Fitzroy Academy?
The Fitzroy Academy has around 22 pupils on roll.
Does The Fitzroy Academy have specialist SEN provision?
The Fitzroy Academy is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Fitzroy Academy?
The Fitzroy Academy 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 The Fitzroy Academy?
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 The Fitzroy Academy?
The Fitzroy Academy is at Cruckton, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8PR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)