The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 20
- Capacity
- 50%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Miss Lydia Swinton
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cruckton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8PR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Fitzroy Academy a selective school?
Yes. The Fitzroy Academy 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.
What is The Fitzroy Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Fitzroy Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Fitzroy Academy?
The Fitzroy Academy currently has 20 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Fitzroy Academy take?
The Fitzroy Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is The Fitzroy Academy?
The Fitzroy Academy is in SY5 8PR, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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