William Brookes School
URN: 123567 • Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
Overview
- Name
- William Brookes School
- URN
- 123567
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geoff Renwick (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Farley Road, Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
Summary
William Brookes School is a mixed community secondary school located in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, with a capacity of 925 students. The school serves a diverse catchment area, including both rural hamlets and the larger town of Telford. Its ethos is rooted in the Olympic values of Respect, Excellence, and Friendship, fostering a supportive environment where students feel safe and nurtured.
The school prioritises a well-rounded education, emphasising not only academic achievement but also personal development and relationship-building. Students are encouraged to explore their passions through a rich curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, including numerous trips abroad and clubs that promote personal growth and teamwork.
Headteacher Ruth Shaw highlights the importance of education as a pathway to future opportunities. The school aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success, ensuring that learning is both engaging and meaningful within a vibrant community context. Parents can find more information about the school’s offerings and values on their website.
The school prioritises a well-rounded education, emphasising not only academic achievement but also personal development and relationship-building. Students are encouraged to explore their passions through a rich curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, including numerous trips abroad and clubs that promote personal growth and teamwork.
Headteacher Ruth Shaw highlights the importance of education as a pathway to future opportunities. The school aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success, ensuring that learning is both engaging and meaningful within a vibrant community context. Parents can find more information about the school’s offerings and values on their website.
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Nearby alternatives
- William Brookes School (44.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 925
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2013-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 925 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 925 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 925 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 925 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 925 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 925 |
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