The Corbet School
Eyton Lane, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, SY4 2AXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Corbet School is a secondary school in Shrewsbury for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 2nd of 7 secondary schools in Shrewsbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2013, report published 26 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 March 2022
The Corbet School provides a happy and kind environment where pupils thrive. Pupils say that staff are friendly and approachable. They feel safe and trust staff to help them if they have a problem. Behaviour is good and bullying is rare. If it does occur, staff deal with it well. Leaders, want the best for every pupil. They have designed an ambitious curriculum which is broad and balanced. Teachers deliver the curriculum well. Lessons are thoughtfully planned. Pupils say that work is challenging, and teachers help them to do their best. As a result, pupils are achieving well. The school offers pupils a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. Examples include sports, art, astronomy, chess and drama clubs. Attendance at these activities is flourishing, with many pupils keen to get involved. For example, large numbers of pupils were seen participating in auditions for the current school production, 'Into the Woods'. The vast majority of parents and carers would recommend the school. They praise the quality of teaching and pastoral support. Many comment that their children were well supported through the COVID-19 pandemic. One parent summed up the views of many by saying 'I could not be happier, and neither could my child.'
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not make full use of the information they receive in the 'one page profiles' detailing how to support pupils with SEND. As a result, lessons are not always adapted to take the learning needs of SEND pupils into account. Leaders should ensure that all teachers use the information in the 'one page profile' to plan lessons which support the learning of SEND pupils.
- Pupils' response to teacher feedback is inconsistent between departments and lessons. Consequently, pupils do not always use this feedback to improve their knowledge and understanding. Leaders should ensure that pupils respond to teacher feedback to develop their knowledge in all subjects.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
150 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
691 pupils on roll, with places for 744
Schools near The Corbet School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adcote School for Girls | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 51.7 |
| The Thomas Adams School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.4 |
| Shrewsbury Academy | 7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 33.2 |
| Shrewsbury School | 7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 23.6 |
| Ellesmere College | 7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 31.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE CORBET SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Dr Jane Tinker
- Phone
- 01939260296
- Address
- Eyton Lane, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, SY4 2AX
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 137336
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.