The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 65.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
65.6
21.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
32.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
14% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–20
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 338
- Capacity
- 47%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mr Darren Payne (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
32 Town Walls, Shropshire, SY1 1TN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Winefride's RC Independent School
Independent · Very close
Shrewsbury School
Independent · 400m away
Coleham Primary School
Primary · 647m away
Bettws Lifehouse
Independent · 970m away
St George's Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodfield Infant School & Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
The Priory School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Radbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Shrewsbury High School GDST a selective school?
Yes. Shrewsbury High School GDST has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Shrewsbury High School GDST?
Shrewsbury High School GDST currently has 338 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shrewsbury High School GDST take?
Shrewsbury High School GDST caters for pupils aged 4 to 20.
Where is Shrewsbury High School GDST?
Shrewsbury High School GDST is in SY1 1TN, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shrewsbury High School GDST have a sixth form?
Yes, Shrewsbury High School GDST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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