The Thomas Adams School

A good academy converter school in Shropshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Thomas Adams School.

Shrewsbury, SY45UB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
43.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.5
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.7%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 September 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lowe Hill
Wem
Shrewsbury, SY45UB
Phone
1939237000
Website
thomasadams.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147508
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Lowe Hill, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5UB
Website
http://www.thomasadams.net
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,336 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,226
Free School Meals
16.3% (200 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
84 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
76 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
153
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,226 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Art & Design (Graphics) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

ambition respect opportunity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Thomas Adams, a School, Sixth Form and Boarding House with a rich history and a forward-thinking approach. We are proud of our strong community, where respect, ambition, and opportunity shape every student’s journey. We are committed to helping every child achieve their best, whatever their starting point, and to preparing them for success beyond school. If you are considering Thomas Adams, we warmly invite you to visit. We’d be delighted to show you around.

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