The Thomas Adams School
URN: 147508 • Shrewsbury SY4 5UB
Overview
- Name
- The Thomas Adams School
- URN
- 147508
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Cooper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01939237000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lowe Hill, Shrewsbury SY4 5UB
Summary
The Thomas Adams School is a mixed secondary academy located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,207 pupils and a capacity of 1,336, the school offers a broad curriculum designed to nurture ambition and foster a love of learning. The school prides itself on high expectations and a supportive environment, ensuring that every student is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
In addition to its academic offerings, Thomas Adams provides a Sixth Form that prepares students for higher education, apprenticeships, and future careers through expert teaching and dedicated support. The school also features a boarding house that accommodates students, offering a home-like environment with strong pastoral care and modern facilities.
The ethos of Thomas Adams is rooted in respect, opportunity, and community spirit. The school actively promotes a welcoming atmosphere for students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that all young people have access to the resources and support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
In addition to its academic offerings, Thomas Adams provides a Sixth Form that prepares students for higher education, apprenticeships, and future careers through expert teaching and dedicated support. The school also features a boarding house that accommodates students, offering a home-like environment with strong pastoral care and modern facilities.
The ethos of Thomas Adams is rooted in respect, opportunity, and community spirit. The school actively promotes a welcoming atmosphere for students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that all young people have access to the resources and support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
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- Event Calendar (calendar)
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- Admissions (other)
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- Non-Statutory Policies (other)
- Statutory Policies (other)
- Term & Holiday Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Belvidere School (74.3)
- Meole Brace School (70.5)
- The Thomas Adams School, Wem (68.1)
- Mary Webb School and Science College (63.0)
- The Priory School (61.9)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1336
- Pupils
- 1207
- Boys
- 573
- Girls
- 634
- FSM %
- 18.10
- Open date
- 2020-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1207 | 573 | 634 | 1336 | 18.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1226 | 588 | 638 | 1336 | 15.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1221 | 626 | 595 | 1336 | 14.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1221 | 626 | 595 | 1336 | 14.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1192 | 607 | 585 | 1336 | 13.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1336 |
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