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.

Shropshire has 19 secondary schools, of which 1 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 14 rated Good — 79% of secondary schools in Shropshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Priory School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Shropshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

19
Total schools
1
Outstanding
5%
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
 Good 68 View school
🥈 The Corbet School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
🥉 Sir John Talbot's School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
4. Church Stretton School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
5. Oldbury Wells School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
6. Meole Brace School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
7. Bridgnorth Endowed School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
8. Mary Webb School and Science College
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
9. The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
10. The Thomas Adams School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
11. The Marches School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
12. Lakelands Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
13. The Lacon Childe School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 50 View school
14. William Brookes School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 44 View school
15. The Grove School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 42 View school
16. Ludlow Church of England School
Secondary
 Good 40 View school
17. Idsall School
Secondary
 Good 39 View school
18. Belvidere School
Secondary
 Outstanding 37 View school
19. Shrewsbury Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 34 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 1 (5%) 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?
5% of secondary schools in Shropshire are rated Outstanding and 74% 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.