Mary Webb School and Science College

URN: 146509 • Shrewsbury SY5 0TG

Overview

Name
Mary Webb School and Science College
URN
146509
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Peter Lowe - Werrell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01743792100
Website
Visit
Address
Pontesbury, Shrewsbury SY5 0TG

Summary

Mary Webb School and Science College is a mixed secondary academy located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, with a current enrolment of 654 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 604. The school is committed to fostering an innovative and supportive learning environment, aiming to inspire students to achieve their personal goals while developing critical communication and resilience skills.

The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and creative, preparing students for active participation in a diverse society. Emphasising STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), the school encourages curiosity and reflection, ensuring that learning is both engaging and relevant.

Mary Webb School values the contributions of all community members and promotes a culture of mutual respect and personal responsibility. The school offers a range of support services, including personal, social, health, and economic education through its "@MWS" initiative, which enhances students' overall development. Parents can access various resources, including school policies and extracurricular activities, through the school's website.

Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Capacity
604
Pupils
654
Boys
345
Girls
309
FSM %
20.60
Open date
2019-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 654 345 309 604 20.60
2024-09-11 647 338 309 604 19.60
2023-09-11 607 325 282 604 16.00
2022-09-11 607 325 282 604 16.00
2021-09-11 602 326 276 604 13.50
2020-09-11 577 303 274 604 10.40

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