The Keystone Academy
URN: 149086 • Shrewsbury SY5 8PY
Overview
- Name
- The Keystone Academy
- URN
- 149086
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Bellaby (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01743599011
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Squinter Pip Way, Shrewsbury SY5 8PY
Summary
The Keystone Academy, located in Shrewsbury, is a free special school dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-16 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as neurodivergent conditions. With a current enrolment of 111 students and a capacity of 120, the school aims to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. The academy’s ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Be yourself, Be brilliant," focuses on nurturing individuality and fostering a sense of confidence and resilience in each pupil.
The curriculum at The Keystone Academy is designed to be adaptive and child-centred, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its students. It encompasses a broad range of subjects, including art, humanities, and physical education, while also prioritising mental health and well-being. The school places significant emphasis on collaboration with families and the wider community, fostering positive relationships that support each child's unique journey.
As part of The YES Trust, The Keystone Academy is committed to transforming lives through education. The dedicated staff work flexibly to provide tailored support, ensuring that all pupils can achieve their highest potential and prepare for a successful future.
The curriculum at The Keystone Academy is designed to be adaptive and child-centred, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its students. It encompasses a broad range of subjects, including art, humanities, and physical education, while also prioritising mental health and well-being. The school places significant emphasis on collaboration with families and the wider community, fostering positive relationships that support each child's unique journey.
As part of The YES Trust, The Keystone Academy is committed to transforming lives through education. The dedicated staff work flexibly to provide tailored support, ensuring that all pupils can achieve their highest potential and prepare for a successful future.
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Nearby alternatives
- Condover College Limited (70.2)
- The Henslow and Evolution School (55.6)
- Mill Hall School (53.1)
- Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service (51.7)
- Shrewsbury School (50.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 111
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 44.10
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 111 | 73 | 38 | 120 | 44.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 77 | 57 | 20 | 120 | 41.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 120 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 120 |
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