The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
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
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
12%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 117 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 654
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mr Peter Lowe - Werrell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0TG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Mary Webb School and Science College a selective school?
No. Mary Webb School and Science College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Mary Webb School and Science College's Ofsted rating?
Mary Webb School and Science College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mary Webb School and Science College?
Mary Webb School and Science College currently has 654 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mary Webb School and Science College take?
Mary Webb School and Science College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Mary Webb School and Science College?
Mary Webb School and Science College is in Shrewsbury, SY5 0TG, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mary Webb School and Science College have a sixth form?
No, Mary Webb School and Science College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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