Newport Girls' High School Academy
URN: 136516 • Newport TF10 7HL
Overview
- Name
- Newport Girls' High School Academy
- URN
- 136516
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- NEWPORT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01952797550
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wellington Road, Newport TF10 7HL
Summary
Newport Girls' High School Academy, located in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, is a leading girls' grammar school with a current enrolment of 836 students, exceeding its capacity of 720. The school has a strong emphasis on academic excellence, evidenced by its outstanding Ofsted ratings in 2019 and 2022, and its top rankings in Shropshire for A-level and GCSE results. The school offers a broad curriculum, including 22 subjects at the Sixth Form level without option blocks, ensuring students have diverse educational opportunities.
The school fosters a supportive community where students are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. With a focus on building life-long friendships and global awareness, Newport Girls' High School actively promotes extracurricular activities and well-being initiatives. The school serves students from Newport and surrounding areas, including Telford, Stafford, and Shrewsbury, and provides transport services to facilitate access.
Newport Girls' High School is committed to inclusivity and offers support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school values a collaborative approach among students, staff, and governors, creating an environment conducive to learning and personal growth.
The school fosters a supportive community where students are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. With a focus on building life-long friendships and global awareness, Newport Girls' High School actively promotes extracurricular activities and well-being initiatives. The school serves students from Newport and surrounding areas, including Telford, Stafford, and Shrewsbury, and provides transport services to facilitate access.
Newport Girls' High School is committed to inclusivity and offers support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school values a collaborative approach among students, staff, and governors, creating an environment conducive to learning and personal growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- Newport Girls' High School (70.2)
- Haberdashers' Adams (69.4)
- Carisbrooke College (50.9)
- The Burton Borough School (49.6)
- Medina College (47.5)
Key details
- LA
- Telford and Wrekin
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- NEWPORT GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 720
- Pupils
- 836
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 836
- FSM %
- 6.40
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 836 | 0 | 836 | 720 | 6.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 786 | 0 | 786 | 720 | 5.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 673 | 0 | 673 | 588 | 4.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 673 | 0 | 673 | 588 | 4.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 612 | 0 | 612 | 380 | 2.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 577 | 0 | 577 | 380 | 1.60 |
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