The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.7
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.40
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
20% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 71%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Tribe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Adcote School for Girls a selective school?
No. Adcote School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Adcote School for Girls?
Adcote School for Girls currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Adcote School for Girls take?
Adcote School for Girls caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is Adcote School for Girls?
Adcote School for Girls is in Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Adcote School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Adcote School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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