Mary Webb School and Science College
URN: 123577 • Shrewsbury SY5 0TG
Overview
- Name
- Mary Webb School and Science College
- URN
- 123577
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Lowe-Werrell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Pontesbury, Shrewsbury SY5 0TG
Summary
Mary Webb School and Science College is a mixed community secondary school located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, with a current enrolment of 549 pupils and a capacity of 604. The school aims to create an engaging and supportive learning environment, fostering inquisitive and confident learners. The ethos of the school is built on high expectations, mutual respect, and personal responsibility, encouraging students to achieve their individual goals.
The curriculum at Mary Webb School is designed to be inclusive and innovative, with a strong emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. The school provides varied opportunities for students to develop essential communication skills and engage in challenging, relevant, and enjoyable learning experiences.
In addition to academic support, the school prioritises personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE) through its “@MWS” initiative, which offers an interactive online platform for students. The dedicated staff at Mary Webb School are committed to nurturing individual character and fostering a collaborative community, ensuring that all members feel valued and supported.
The curriculum at Mary Webb School is designed to be inclusive and innovative, with a strong emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. The school provides varied opportunities for students to develop essential communication skills and engage in challenging, relevant, and enjoyable learning experiences.
In addition to academic support, the school prioritises personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE) through its “@MWS” initiative, which offers an interactive online platform for students. The dedicated staff at Mary Webb School are committed to nurturing individual character and fostering a collaborative community, ensuring that all members feel valued and supported.
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Nearby alternatives
- Belvidere School (74.3)
- Meole Brace School (70.5)
- The Thomas Adams School, Wem (68.1)
- The Thomas Adams School (65.0)
- The Priory School (61.9)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 604
- Pupils
- 549
- Boys
- 289
- Girls
- 260
- FSM %
- 6.70
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2018-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-05-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 549 | 289 | 260 | 604 | 6.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 549 | 289 | 260 | 604 | 6.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 549 | 289 | 260 | 604 | 6.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 549 | 289 | 260 | 604 | 6.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 549 | 289 | 260 | 604 | 6.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 549 | 289 | 260 | 604 | 6.70 |
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