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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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