The Corbet School

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

Eyton Lane, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, SY4 2AXOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

150 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.2

47.2, 1.1 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.7%

44.7%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths63.3%

63.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc50%

50%, 9.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.18

4.18, 0.09 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

691 pupils on roll, with places for 744

Eligible for free school meals17.4%

17.4%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2%

2%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.7%

21.7%, 6.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Corbet School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Adcote School for Girls2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 51.7
The Thomas Adams School7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.4
Shrewsbury Academy7 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 33.2
Shrewsbury School7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 23.6
Ellesmere College7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 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
Website
corbetschool.net
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.