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Adcote School for Girls

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, West Midlands · SY4 2JY

A small independent girls' school near Shrewsbury, Adcote educates around 197 pupils from age 7 through to sixth form, with the option of boarding alongside day places. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'good' in its most recent inspection, while singling out pupils' personal development as 'excellent' and confirming that all compliance standards were met. With an intimate roll and a strong pastoral character, it suits families looking for a close-knit, supportive environment rather than the scale of a large school. Mrs Nicola Tribe leads the school.

197

Pupils

good

ISI

£17,700

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Girls
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 7-19
Pupils: 197
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, West Midlands
Website: http://www.adcoteschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01939 260202

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Nicola Tribe

Latest results

Attainment 8

51.7

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

38%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Adcote's average Attainment 8 score of 51.7 sits comfortably above the national average of 46.9, suggesting solid progress across the curriculum, though the proportion gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths (38%) trails the national figure of 47%. The GCSE offering is notably broad for a small school, spanning the sciences, humanities, English, Drama, Business Studies and creative subjects such as Textiles and Food Technology. At sixth form, pupils can pursue A-levels and an EPQ, with Mathematics and Chinese among the popular choices. A high level of SEN support, at nearly 20% of pupils, points to an inclusive approach to learning.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 36

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsChinese

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 19.8%
EHC plans: 0.51%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

Chinese

Popular GCSE subjects

PhysicsMathematicsHistoryGeographyEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageDrama & Theatre StudiesD&T Food TechnologyChemistryBusiness StudiesBiologyArt & Design (Textiles)

Beyond the classroom

Chinese features prominently here, taught as a language and a popular subject right through to A-level, giving the curriculum an unusually international flavour. Drama and creative subjects also have a visible place alongside the academic core.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding: Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £13,500 - £17,700
Boarding fees (per year): £35,100

Inspection reports

ISI rating: good
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 10 October 2023

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The last word

A small girls' school with a genuinely caring ethos and an international edge. Best for families who value personal development and individual attention over the buzz of a big institution.

The Passmate verdict