Adcote School for Girls

URN: 123602 • Shrewsbury SY4 2JY

Overview

Name
Adcote School for Girls
URN
123602
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicola Tribe (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01939260202
Website
Visit
Address
Little Ness, Shrewsbury SY4 2JY

Summary

Adcote School for Girls, located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, is an independent day and boarding school catering to girls aged 7-18. With a current enrolment of 197 students and a capacity of 278, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters confidence and leadership skills. Adcote has received recognition for its educational excellence, including the ISA Senior School of the Year Award in 2020 and the Academic Excellence and Innovation Award in 2019.

The school implements its unique CLEAR Learning Programme, which focuses on five core values: Confidence, Leadership, Engagement, Achievement, and Resilience. This programme is designed to accommodate students of all abilities, ensuring that each girl receives a tailored education that promotes personal growth and academic success. Adcote also encourages community involvement, with students actively participating in fundraising and local initiatives.

Adcote School is committed to achieving high academic standards, particularly in GCSEs, where it ranks highly in Shropshire for Grade 5+ in English and Maths. The school aims to equip its students with the skills and self-belief necessary to thrive in their future endeavours, both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
4 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
278
Pupils
197
Boys
0
Girls
197
FSM %
Open date
1933-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 197 0 197 278
2024-09-11 210 0 210 278
2023-09-11 193 0 193 278 0.00
2022-09-11 193 0 193 278 0.00
2021-09-11 172 0 172 278 0.00
2020-09-11 183 0 183 278 0.00

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