Church Stretton School, based in Church Stretton, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Church Stretton School currently has around 538 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 22% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6EX |
| Website: | http://www.churchstretton.shropshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01694722209 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Shropshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Andrew Wood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139455 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/02/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 538 |
| Number of Boys: | 270 |
| Number of Girls: | 268 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.40% | 481 |
| Other White | 3.50% | 19 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.20% | 1 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Shrewsbury Road , SY6 6EX | 3out of 4 | 111 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Stretton School Shrewsbury Road , SY6 6EX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Stretton School Shrewsbury Road , SY6 6EX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stubbs C/O Da Capo Caring for Kids Ltd , Millview SY6 6JG | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.