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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Belvidere School (74.3)
- Meole Brace School (70.5)
- The Thomas Adams School (65.0)
- Mary Webb School and Science College (63.0)
- The Priory School (61.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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