The Thomas Adams School, Wem

URN: 123589 • Shrewsbury SY4 5UB

Overview

Name
The Thomas Adams School, Wem
URN
123589
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
68.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Cooper (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Lowe Hill, Shrewsbury SY4 5UB

Summary

The Thomas Adams School is a voluntary controlled secondary school located in Wem, Shropshire, accommodating 1,181 students aged 11 to 18. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where ambition, respect, and opportunity are central to the educational experience. With a commitment to high expectations, the school aims to help every student achieve their best, regardless of their starting point.

The curriculum at Thomas Adams is broad and designed to nurture confidence and a love of learning. The school offers a dynamic setting for students in both the main school and the Sixth Form, which provides a range of academic courses aimed at preparing students for further education, apprenticeships, and future careers. Additionally, the boarding facilities offer a home-like atmosphere with strong pastoral care, enhancing the overall student experience.

Community engagement is a key aspect of life at Thomas Adams, with a focus on valuing each student and providing them with opportunities to thrive. The school encourages parental involvement and invites prospective families to visit and learn more about its ethos and offerings.

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Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1336
Pupils
1181
Boys
603
Girls
578
FSM %
11.00
Open date
Close date
2020-02-29
Last Ofsted
2017-10-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1181 603 578 1336 11.00
2024-09-11 1181 603 578 1336 11.00
2023-09-11 1181 603 578 1336 11.00
2022-09-11 1181 603 578 1336 11.00
2021-09-11 1181 603 578 1336 11.00
2020-09-11 1181 603 578 1336 11.00

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