William Brookes School
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Attainment 8 of 41.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 45%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.95
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.17, -0.73]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 168 | 41.4 | — | 44.6% | 19.0% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 156 | 39.4 | -0.95 | 43.6% | 29.5% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 159 | 41.6 | -0.87 | 50.0% | 38.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 162 | 47.6 | -0.47 | 66.0% | 43.0% | 4.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Shropshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 139769 |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Head Ruth Shaw |
| Trust | THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | TF13 6NB |
| Latest pupils | 168 |
| FSM eligible | 18.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Farley Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6NB
http://williambrookes.com/1952728900| DfE number | 4391 |
| UKPRN | 10041829 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 9 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 May 2024 |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2024 |