The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 161 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 841
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mr Robin Rashid (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Giles CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Belvidere Primary School
Primary · 384m away
Crowmoor Primary School
Primary · 423m away
Prestfelde School
Independent · 1.0km away
Severndale Specialist Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Wilfred Owen Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Severndale
Special school · 1.1km away
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Belvidere School a selective school?
No. Belvidere School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Belvidere School?
Belvidere School currently has 841 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Belvidere School take?
Belvidere School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Belvidere School?
Belvidere School is in Shrewsbury, SY2 5RJ, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Belvidere School have a sixth form?
No, Belvidere School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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