The Fitzroy Academy
Shropshire, West Midlands · SY5 8PR
With roughly 20 pupils, The Fitzroy Academy is a notably small independent school in Shropshire, where the size of the community is its defining feature. This is a mixed, non-denominational day school admitting pupils from age 11, with entry at the 11+ stage. Families drawn to a close-knit, intimate setting rather than a large institution will find the scale here distinctive. The school is led by Head Miss Lydia Swinton and is inspected by the ISI.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 20
- Location
- Shropshire, West Midlands
- Website
- https://www.reflexionseducation.org.uk/the-fitzroy-academy/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Miss Lydia Swinton
Teaching & academics
Entry is at age 11 via the 11+, and the very small roll means teaching takes place in an unusually personal environment. With so few pupils, individual attention is built into the way the school operates.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, independent Shropshire school for families who value an intimate setting over scale.
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The Fitzroy Academy 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Fitzroy Academy located?
The Fitzroy Academy is located at Cruckton, Shrewsbury, SY5 8PR.
What type of school is The Fitzroy Academy?
The Fitzroy Academy is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend The Fitzroy Academy?
The Fitzroy Academy has approximately 20 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.