Best 3 Secondary schools in Shropshire – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Newport Girls' High School Academy (Secondary) in Newport; Belvidere School (Secondary) in Shrewsbury; Meole Brace School (Secondary) in Shrewsbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Newport Girls' High School Academy, Belvidere School and Meole Brace School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Newport, Shropshire and Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Newport Girls' High School Academy), published Dec 2022. 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 ≈ 3,000, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–25–30%; all within the TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE trust.

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Attribute	Newport Girls' High School Academy TF10 7HL	Belvidere School SY2 5RJ	Meole Brace School SY3 9DW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Newport Shropshire TF10 7HL	Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 5RJ	Shrewsbury Shropshire SY3 9DW
Latest Ofsted	1 7 Dec 2022	1 12 Dec 2013	2 16 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	720	840	1215
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Telford and Wrekin (894)	TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE	TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Website	www.nghs.org.uk	www.belvidere.shropshire.sch.uk	www.meolebrace.com
Telephone	01952797550	01743235073	01743235961
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Newport Girls' High School Academy

TF10 7HL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Newport
Shropshire
TF10 7HL
Ofsted: 1 7 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Telford and Wrekin (894)
Website: www.nghs.org.uk
Telephone: 01952797550

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

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.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

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.