Open Independent Mixed

Shrewsbury School

The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
826 Pupils
900 Capacity
12–18 Age Range
FSM %
497 Boys
329 Girls
About Shrewsbury School

Shrewsbury School is a Not applicable Independent schools serving Shrewsbury and the surrounding area in Shropshire. The school for pupils aged 12–18 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 826 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Leo Winkley.

Information on Shrewsbury School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Shropshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency Shrewsbury
Ward Porthill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 1 / 212
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1936
UKPRN 10008004
URN 123608
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Shrewsbury School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Shrewsbury School has 826 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Shrewsbury School caters for pupils aged 12 to 18.
The Headteacher at Shrewsbury School is Mr Leo Winkley.
Shrewsbury School is at The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Shrewsbury School: Has a sixth form.
Shrewsbury School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Leo Winkley
The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 123608
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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