The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mr James Staniforth (Principal & Chief Executive Officer)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
September 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
April 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Priory Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1RX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Shrewsbury College's Ofsted rating?
Shrewsbury College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Shrewsbury College take?
Shrewsbury College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Shrewsbury College?
Shrewsbury College is in Shrewsbury, SY1 1RX, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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