Packwood Haugh School
URN: 123605 • Shrewsbury SY4 1HX
Overview
- Name
- Packwood Haugh School
- URN
- 123605
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Fox (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01939260217
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Bank, Shrewsbury SY4 1HX
Summary
Packwood Haugh School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, catering to children aged 4-13. With a current enrolment of 195 pupils and a capacity of 290, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing and supportive environment. Packwood was rated 'Excellent' in all areas during its latest ISI inspection in March 2023, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards.
The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encapsulated in its ethos known as "The Packwood Way." This philosophy focuses on fostering personal growth and development through a diverse curriculum and a range of extracurricular activities. Facilities include sports pitches, a swimming pool, and a theatre, which enhance the learning experience and promote physical well-being.
Packwood Haugh School is part of the Shrewsbury Global Family of Schools, which enriches its community context. The school has a strong heritage, having been founded in 1892, and continues to build on its legacy by offering scholarships to students transitioning to senior schools. Families are encouraged to visit and experience the school's welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encapsulated in its ethos known as "The Packwood Way." This philosophy focuses on fostering personal growth and development through a diverse curriculum and a range of extracurricular activities. Facilities include sports pitches, a swimming pool, and a theatre, which enhance the learning experience and promote physical well-being.
Packwood Haugh School is part of the Shrewsbury Global Family of Schools, which enriches its community context. The school has a strong heritage, having been founded in 1892, and continues to build on its legacy by offering scholarships to students transitioning to senior schools. Families are encouraged to visit and experience the school's welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Beyond Packwood (sen)
- Daily Life – Seniors (sen)
- Policies and Reports (other)
- Acorns Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Process – Joining Us (other)
- Packwood Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Condover College Limited (70.2)
- The Henslow and Evolution School (55.6)
- Mill Hall School (53.1)
- Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service (51.7)
- Shrewsbury School (50.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 4 - 13
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 290
- Pupils
- 195
- Boys
- 136
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1943-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 195 | 136 | 59 | 290 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 216 | 142 | 74 | 290 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 205 | 134 | 71 | 290 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 205 | 134 | 71 | 290 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 177 | 123 | 54 | 290 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 181 | 121 | 60 | 290 | 0.00 |
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