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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Belvidere School (74.3)
- Meole Brace School (70.5)
- The Thomas Adams School, Wem (68.1)
- The Thomas Adams School (65.0)
- Mary Webb School and Science College (63.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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