Concord College
School summary
Founded in 1949, Concord College is an independent, co-educational boarding school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, with around 545 pupils aged 12 to 19. Its character is strongly weighted towards the sixth form, where 322 of those pupils are studying, giving the school a notably academic, almost university-preparatory feel. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both quality of education and personal development, and all compliance standards were met. With means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent available for local day students, the school combines its international boarding intake with genuine routes in for families nearby.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
87%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
83%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
95%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 15 October 2024
Teaching & academics
Results are strong and clearly the school's centre of gravity: 87 per cent of GCSE grades were 9-7, while at A-level 83 per cent were A*-A and 95 per cent A*-B. The subject profile leans firmly towards the sciences and mathematics, with Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Further Maths the most popular A-levels and a similar STEM-heavy pattern at GCSE. Alongside GCSE and A-level, pupils can take the EPQ, and around 11 per cent receive some form of SEN support. Families considering Concord should expect an environment built around academic ambition.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Principal · Dr Michael Truss
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 322
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Languages extend beyond the usual offering, with French, German and Russian all taught. Academic scholarships are available for able pupils, complementing the bursary provision.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1949
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 10.79%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £21,600
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £61,764
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries up to 100% available for local day students
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.