Church Stretton School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6EXOpen in maps

Church Stretton School is a secondary school in Church Stretton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 4th of 20 secondary schools in Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 February 2019, report published 26 March 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

96 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.0

46.0, 0.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.8%

44.8%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths66.7%

66.7%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc12.5%

12.5%, 28 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.82

3.82, 0.27 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

539 pupils on roll, with places for 600

Eligible for free school meals17.3%

17.3%, 9.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.9%

5.9%, 15.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.3%

14.3%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Church Stretton School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Concord College7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 24.5
Mary Webb School and Science College8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.5
The Community College, Bishop's Castle9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.4
Meole Brace School10 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.6
The Priory School11 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Dr Andrew Wood
Phone
01694722209
Website
churchstretton.shropshire.sch.uk
Address
Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6EX
Local authority
Shropshire
URN
139455

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.