Best 3 Secondary schools in Shropshire – comparison
Comparison of secondary schools: Belvidere School (Secondary) in Shrewsbury; Meole Brace School (Secondary) in Shrewsbury; The Priory School (Secondary) in Shrewsbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Belvidere School, Meole Brace School and The Priory School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Belvidere School), published Dec 2013. The lowest is 2 (Meole Brace School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Meole Brace School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,050, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE and THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST.
| Attribute |
Belvidere School
SY2 5RJ
|
Meole Brace School
SY3 9DW
|
The Priory School
SY3 9EE
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter |
| Location |
Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 5RJ |
Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DW |
Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9EE |
| Latest Ofsted | 1 12 Dec 2013 | 2 16 Jul 2024 | 2 14 Apr 2024 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 840 | 1215 | 840 |
| Capacity utilisation | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Over capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective | Non-selective | Non-selective |
| Trust / Local authority | TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE | TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE | THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST |
| Website | www.belvidere.shropshire.sch.uk | www.meolebrace.com | priory.tpstrust.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01743235073 | 01743235961 | 01743284000 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
Belvidere School
SY2 5RJ
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5RJ - Ofsted
- 1 12 Dec 2013
- Pupils
- ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
- Website
- www.belvidere.shropshire.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01743235073
Meole Brace School
SY3 9DW
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 9DW - Ofsted
- 2 16 Jul 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
- Website
- www.meolebrace.com
- Telephone
- 01743235961
The Priory School
SY3 9EE
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 9EE - Ofsted
- 2 14 Apr 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Website
- priory.tpstrust.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01743284000
Map of compared schools
How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date
when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it.
We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs.
Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s
admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context;
scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority
for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.