Mary Webb School and Science College is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school 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.
Mary Webb School and Science College currently has around 549 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 6% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0TG |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Shropshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Peter Lowe-Werrell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 123577 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 604 |
| Number of Pupils: | 549 |
| Number of Boys: | 289 |
| Number of Girls: | 260 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontesbury CofE Primary School Bogey Lane , Pontesbury SY5 0TF | - not rated | 124 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Mary Webb School and Science College Pontesbury , SY5 0TG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Webb School and Science College Pontesbury , SY5 0TG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.