The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Principal Lucy Lee (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodcote Way, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilfred Owen Primary School
Primary · Very close
Severndale
Special school · Very close
Belvidere Primary School
Primary · 785m away
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 829m away
Crowmoor Primary School
Primary · 952m away
Belvidere School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Giles CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Severndale Specialist Academy's Ofsted rating?
Severndale Specialist Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Severndale Specialist Academy?
Severndale Specialist Academy currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Severndale Specialist Academy take?
Severndale Specialist Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Severndale Specialist Academy?
Severndale Specialist Academy is in Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Severndale Specialist Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Severndale Specialist Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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