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Severndale Specialist Academy

Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH
Part of: SEVERNDALE SPECIALIST ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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Severndale Specialist Academy
Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH
414 Pupils
375 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
42.30% FSM %
306 Boys
108 Girls
About Severndale Specialist Academy

Severndale Specialist Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 414 pupils on roll. School capacity: 375. Current headteacher: Lucy Lee.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Shropshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency Shrewsbury
Ward Underdale
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Opened 01-01-2014
UKPRN 10044500
URN 140531
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Louise Burns Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Gemma Atkinson Local Governor 15/11/2025 14/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Monika Cooper Local Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Hazel Edwards Local Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Edwards Local Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Aaron Gartside Local Governor 26/01/2024 17/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr John Hitchings Local Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Lucy Lee Local Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Amanda Lewis Local Governor 03/05/2023 02/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Karen Mitchell Local Governor 28/06/2021 10/06/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr James Stuart Local Governor 15/11/2025 14/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Wilfred Owen Primary School
0.08 km • Shrewsbury
Other
The Martin Wilson School
0.78 km • Shrewsbury
Other
Belvidere Primary School
0.79 km • Shrewsbury
Other
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
0.83 km • Shrewsbury
Other
Crowmoor Primary School
0.95 km • Shrewsbury
Other
Belvidere School
1.1 km • Shrewsbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Severndale Specialist Academy is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Severndale Specialist Academy has 414 pupils, with a capacity of 375.
Severndale Specialist Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Principal at Severndale Specialist Academy is Principal Lucy Lee.
Severndale Specialist Academy is at Woodcote Way, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Severndale Specialist Academy: Has a sixth form.
Severndale Specialist Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Principal Lucy Lee
Woodcote Way, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH
01743563333
www.severndaleacademy.co.uk
Location
SY2 5SH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140531
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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