Meole Brace School
Shrewsbury, SY3 9DW · Shropshire · secondary school
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7th of 20 secondary schools in Shropshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 883 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.3/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.1 · 30 | 30% | 0.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.22 · 33 | 25% | 0.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.8 · 38 | 10% | 0.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meole Brace School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.6, matching the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.22, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Friendship Groups, an LGBTQ+ Group, and Young Carers. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,316 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,215. 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
What specific support is offered to help pupils improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the named clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Meole Brace School
Overview
Meole Brace School has undergone "positive and impressive change" since its previous inspection, resulting in a "Good" overall effectiveness rating. The report highlights a "respectful and positive environment" where pupils feel safe, enjoy attending, and benefit from a "well-designed curriculum" that is improving their progress.
Strengths
- Pupils are "proud to be part of Meole Brace School" and value the clear behavioural expectations known as the 'Meole Brace Way'.
- The curriculum is ambitious, with content taught in a "logical order" and regular opportunities for pupils to recall previous learning.
- Personal development is supported by an "impressive" PSHE curriculum and extensive extracurricular activities, including leadership roles via the school parliament.
- Staff demonstrate "strong subject knowledge" and create supportive learning environments where pupils feel comfortable seeking help.
- The school effectively identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through a "holistic support approach".
Areas to improve
- Ensure all staff consistently provide work that is "well matched to their starting points" to help less able pupils address knowledge gaps.
- Ensure teachers routinely expect and support pupils to complete work to a "high standard" to maximise achievement.
- Strengthen systems to "check and evaluate the impact of their work" across all subjects to gain a full picture of curriculum effectiveness.
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 | 46.7 |
| 2024/25 | 44.6 |
| 2025/26 | 43.8 |
| 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
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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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