Best Secondary Schools in Shropshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Shropshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

11%

Outstanding rate

58.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

33.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Priory School Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
🥈	Church Stretton School Secondary	Good	61	View school
🥉	The Marches School Secondary	Good	55	View school
4.	Meole Brace School Secondary	Good	55	View school
5.	The Corbet School Secondary	Good	54	View school
6.	Bridgnorth Endowed School Secondary	Good	54	View school
7.	Mary Webb School and Science College Secondary	Good	54	View school
8.	The Lacon Childe School Secondary	Good	53	View school
9.	Belvidere School Secondary	Outstanding	53	View school
10.	The Community College, Bishop's Castle Secondary	Good	52	View school
11.	Sir John Talbot's School Secondary	Good	51	View school
12.	The Thomas Adams School Secondary	Good	50	View school
13.	Idsall School Secondary	Good	50	View school
14.	Oldbury Wells School Secondary	Good	47	View school
15.	Lakelands Academy Secondary	Good	47	View school
16.	Ludlow Church of England School Secondary	Good	45	View school
17.	William Brookes School Secondary	Good	44	View school
18.	The Grove School Secondary	Requires Improvement	33	View school
19.	Shrewsbury Academy Secondary	Inadequate	30	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Shropshire?

There are 19 secondary schools in Shropshire, of which 2 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Shropshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Shropshire is The Priory School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Shropshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Shropshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Shropshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Shropshire?

11% of secondary schools in Shropshire are rated Outstanding and 79% are rated Good. 74.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.