Belvidere School

A outstanding academy converter school in Shropshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Belvidere School.

Shrewsbury, SY25RJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.44
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 56.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
27 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Belvidere Lane
Shrewsbury, SY25RJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146506
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, SY2 5RJ
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Capacity
840 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
855
Free School Meals
26.7% (228 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
142
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
855 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Belong Believe Succeed

Promotes fundamental British values; inclusive and welcoming community; celebrates diversity.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Robin Rashid emphasises Belong, Believe, and Succeed; high expectations; inclusive, safe and supportive environment; commitment to holistic development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Extra Curricular Clubs

Facilities

Brand-new, state-of-the-art building (opened 2024) Brand-new/purpose-built school building (opened Sept 2024) Staff parking Football pitches Netball courts

Curriculum Highlights

Belvidere Baccalaureate Reading and literacy emphasis

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