Meole Brace School
URN: 146146 • Shrewsbury SY3 9DW
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Seema Purewal (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01743235961
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Longden Road, Shrewsbury SY3 9DW
Summary
Meole Brace School, located in Shrewsbury, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,340 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,215. Established in 1956, the school serves the South Shrewsbury and Bayston Hill areas and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community. The school's ethos is built around its core values of Learning, Respect, and Success, which guide the academic and personal development of its students.
The curriculum at Meole Brace is broad and balanced, covering Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Students study a core set of subjects, including English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside a selection of option subjects. The school also prioritises extra-curricular activities, offering a range of opportunities in drama, music, and sports, while ensuring that students receive essential education in careers and personal development.
Meole Brace School prides itself on its strong pastoral support system, which works closely with the Special Educational Needs department to help all students thrive. The school maintains a positive reputation within the community and has received commendations for its safe and respectful environment, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
The curriculum at Meole Brace is broad and balanced, covering Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Students study a core set of subjects, including English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside a selection of option subjects. The school also prioritises extra-curricular activities, offering a range of opportunities in drama, music, and sports, while ensuring that students receive essential education in careers and personal development.
Meole Brace School prides itself on its strong pastoral support system, which works closely with the Special Educational Needs department to help all students thrive. The school maintains a positive reputation within the community and has received commendations for its safe and respectful environment, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
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Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
- Capacity
- 1215
- Pupils
- 1340
- Boys
- 720
- Girls
- 620
- FSM %
- 19.00
- Open date
- 2019-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1340 | 720 | 620 | 1215 | 19.00 |
2024-09-11 | 1351 | 702 | 649 | 1215 | 18.50 |
2023-09-11 | 1294 | 686 | 608 | 1215 | 13.90 |
2022-09-11 | 1294 | 686 | 608 | 1215 | 13.90 |
2021-09-11 | 1282 | 688 | 594 | 1215 | 11.50 |
2020-09-11 | 1253 | 655 | 598 | 1215 | 9.60 |
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