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Shrewsbury College

Shropshire, SY1 1RXSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
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Progress 8
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About Shrewsbury College

Shrewsbury College sits within the Shropshire local authority as a state-funded, mixed sixth-form college for students aged 16 to 99. Among its local peers in the same authority, it ranks behind Church Stretton School, The Corbet School, and Sir John Talbot's School, though these are all secondary schools rather than dedicated sixth-form colleges, so direct comparisons should be treated with caution. The college is led by headteacher James Staniforth and holds no religious character. Shropshire has only one outstanding-rated school of the same type among its 21 total, and the nearest such school is The Priory School, 1.5 kilometres away. This places Shrewsbury College in a landscape where strong post-16 options are limited, making it a significant local provider for students looking to continue their education beyond GCSEs.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPriory Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1RX
HeadteacherJames Staniforth
Local AuthorityShropshire

Facilities

10
Art StudiosSixth Form CentreScience LabsICT SuiteSwimming PoolTheatreSports HallDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

AthleticsCricketSwimmingGymnasticsRowingBasketballDanceRugby

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperArt ClubDuke of EdinburghDebateChoirDramaScience ClubEco ClubCodingChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Shrewsbury College's key exam results include: Average A-Level grade: C+.