William Brookes School
URN: 139769 • Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
Overview
- Name
- William Brookes School
- URN
- 139769
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Shaw (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01952728900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Farley Road, Much Wenlock TF13 6NB
Summary
William Brookes School is a mixed secondary academy located in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, with a current enrolment of 820 students and a capacity of 932. The school is committed to fostering an environment where students are encouraged to "be the best that you can be," promoting values of kindness, friendship, and respect among its community.
The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to support academic excellence while catering to the individual needs of its pupils. With a focus on teaching and learning, William Brookes School aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for future challenges. The school also places importance on community involvement, encouraging students to engage with local initiatives and develop a sense of belonging.
William Brookes School actively supports its students, including those eligible for free school meals, who make up approximately 18.9% of the student body. The school invites prospective families to attend open evenings and days to explore the opportunities available and learn more about the supportive environment it offers. For more information, visit their website at http://williambrookes.com/.
The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to support academic excellence while catering to the individual needs of its pupils. With a focus on teaching and learning, William Brookes School aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for future challenges. The school also places importance on community involvement, encouraging students to engage with local initiatives and develop a sense of belonging.
William Brookes School actively supports its students, including those eligible for free school meals, who make up approximately 18.9% of the student body. The school invites prospective families to attend open evenings and days to explore the opportunities available and learn more about the supportive environment it offers. For more information, visit their website at http://williambrookes.com/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Term dates 2023-2024 (download)
- Term dates 2024-2025 (download)
- Be the best that you can be (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates & School Day (other)
Nearby alternatives
- William Brookes School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 932
- Pupils
- 820
- Boys
- 413
- Girls
- 407
- FSM %
- 18.90
- Open date
- 2013-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 820 | 413 | 407 | 932 | 18.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 903 | 442 | 461 | 932 | 17.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 951 | 465 | 486 | 932 | 12.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 951 | 465 | 486 | 948 | 12.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 944 | 461 | 483 | 948 | 10.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 937 | 451 | 486 | 948 | 7.20 |
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