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Adcote School for Girls

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom

GirlsFull, Weekly, Flexi boardingAges 7-18Independent222 pupils

Boardingly Worldly rankingProvisional

47.0/ 100

National

Academic record53

Press reputation32

Alumni42

Awards80

Prestige37

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-Level

Subjects

HistoryGeographyReligious StudiesPSHEPESciencesMathematicsEnglishPerforming ArtsCreative Arts

Entrance requirements

A Level applicants are required to have 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 and above. Entry is by interview, assessment and a report from the current school. References must be submitted and verified.

Life & activities

Sports

PEGamesBronze DofE

Arts

ArtDramaMusicPerforming ArtsCreative ArtsGymnastics

Extra-curricular

Duke of Edinburgh AwardCLEAR Learning Challenge DaysWork-related activitiesFundraising (Race for Life, Children in Need)Summer FairBoarding activities

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Full, Weekly, Flexi

Pastoral care: Adcote places great emphasis on pastoral care. The school has a dedicated Assistant Head Pastoral and Designated Safeguarding Lead. Boarding houses operate a 'home from home' environment in a safe, caring, friendly and disciplined setting where privacy and independence are respected. The CLEAR Learning Programme fosters confidence, leadership, engagement, achievement and resilience.

Boarding houses

Aston Hall

Latest inspection

Inspection outcome not yet verified.