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William Brookes School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Farley Road
 Much Wenlock
 Shropshire TF13 6NB
Telephone: 01952 728900

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-16)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
History: This school arose from William Brookes School
Trust: The 3-18 Education Trust
Sponsor: The 3-18 Education Trust

Staff and Pupils

Head: Mrs Ruth Shaw (since July 2024)
Previous Headteacher: Stephen Richards
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 41.22 / 16.78
Non-teaching Staff*: 34.58
Number of pupils: 748
Pupils Per Teacher: 18.1
Sex: Mixed (52% boys / 48% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 20.80% (medium)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 31.9%
Local child deprivation rate: 8.5% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 8.5%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 28.5%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 12.2km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Shropshire
Constituency: Ludlow
Electoral Ward: Much Wenlock
School Number: 8934391

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 8th May 2024 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

External Links

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School Performance Table: View record
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