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Shrewsbury Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 802 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
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Be a critical friend by making an effort to understand and ascertain how the school is conducted. The headteacher's or head of school's report will go over the school's adherence to the trust's ethos, vision, and plan. Act as the panel when examining the exclusions decisions made by the school's headteacher or head of schools, and other committees as necessary. To enable the Academy Trustees keep engaged, establish connections with the community and offer a vehicle for Trust board interaction with the school, its parents, and the surrounding community. Annual reports on member contributions and the effects of the LGB are due to the Board of Trustees. Make sure school budgets are being used efficiently. (For church-affiliated schools, to keep an eye on and maintain the school's Christian identity and religious ethos. Make suggestions to the Trust board regarding the advancement of teaching staff salaries. The Marches Academy Trust has a Local Governing Body for each of its schools. Elections for Parent Governors take place when a Parent Governor's term expires, a Parent Governor steps downs, or a school joins the Marches Academy Trust. The Governance Handbook has more details on the Parent Governor's duties. Please get in touch with Bee Lopez Bloor, Clerk to the Trusts Boards, at [email protected] if you want to see the minutes from the Local Governing Body meetings.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | - | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | 15.5 | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 28.4% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 42.14% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 20.48% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.38% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 13.62% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.58 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 92.29% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85.76% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 26.29% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 14.1% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 39.52% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.9% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.73% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.82% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.03% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.03% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.09% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.67% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.4% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.33% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.73% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.47% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.6% | 2.77% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2024 - 2nd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 6th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 21st Jul 2024 |
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Student teacher ratio at Shrewsbury Academy
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