Belvidere School
Shrewsbury, SY2 5RJ · Shropshire · secondary school
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13th of 20 secondary schools in Shropshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.3/10 against 802 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.2 · 25 | 46% | 1.14 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.44 · 19 | 38% | 0.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.9 · 34 | 15% | 0.52 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belvidere School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.44 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gym Club and Duke of Edinburgh, participate in swimming, cricket, cycling, and canoeing, and take expeditions in the Shropshire Hills. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 830 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is offered for the Progress 8 score, which is below the national benchmark?
What Ofsted said about Belvidere School
Overview
Belvidere School is described as a place where pupils feel they "belong to a community" and benefit from a "new building" and "improved and more consistent curriculum." While leaders have driven positive changes and personal development is strong, the report notes that the quality of education and behaviour require improvement due to inconsistencies in teaching and attendance issues for vulnerable pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "secure across the curriculum," with leaders identifying "key knowledge" and the best order for teaching it.
- Personal development is praised, particularly the "Belvidere Baccalaureate," which offers pupils "a range of experiences to prepare them for the life beyond school."
- Reading provision is "strong," with effective support helping pupils become "more fluent readers" and developing a "love of reading."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has been "recently enhanced," enabling precise identification of needs.
- Leadership is effective, with an "astute understanding of the school’s development" and a "renewed sense of pride" among staff.
Areas to improve
- Assessment must be used "precisely enough" to identify when pupils have fully understood learning, ensuring they are ready for complex tasks.
- The school must provide ongoing support for a minority of pupils, often those who are "more vulnerable," who struggle to meet behaviour expectations and face sanctions.
- Teaching strategies must consistently align with the school’s agreed approach to ensure pupils build a "secure body of knowledge."
- Attendance for some vulnerable pupils remains too low, causing them to miss "valuable learning and personal development opportunities."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.4 |
| 2024/25 | 39.8 |
| 2025/26 | 42.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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