The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,340
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mrs Mary Pope & Hannah Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Priory School
Secondary · 411m away
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 484m away
Bettws Lifehouse
Independent · 704m away
Radbrook Primary School
Primary · 784m away
Shrewsbury School
Independent · 1.4km away
Hollyoaks
Independent · 1.4km away
Shrewsbury High School GDST
Independent · 1.7km away
Coleham Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Meole Brace School a selective school?
No. Meole Brace School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Meole Brace School's Ofsted rating?
Meole Brace School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meole Brace School?
Meole Brace School currently has 1,340 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meole Brace School take?
Meole Brace School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Meole Brace School?
Meole Brace School is in Shrewsbury, SY3 9DW, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meole Brace School have a sixth form?
No, Meole Brace School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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