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Adcote School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Adcote School for Girls is an other independent not applicable school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 4-18, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 278 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-18

Age range

197

Pupils

278

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Adcote School for Girls Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Adcote School for Girls?

The catchment area for Adcote School for Girls is the geographic zone Shropshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Adcote School for Girls is set by Shropshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Adcote School for Girls: 278 places, 71% filled: places available

Adcote School for Girls has a published admission number of 278 places. 197 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 278 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Shropshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Shropshire Council school admissions (official) →

Adcote School for Girls: School Information

Full address
Little Ness, Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
123602

Other Not applicable Schools in Shrewsbury

If Adcote School for Girls is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Shrewsbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Adcote School for Girls by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Adcote School for Girls

What is the catchment area for Adcote School for Girls?

The catchment area for Adcote School for Girls is the geographic zone Shropshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Adcote School for Girls oversubscribed?

Adcote School for Girls has a capacity of 278 places and currently has 197 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Shropshire.

What is the admissions policy for Adcote School for Girls?

Admission to Adcote School for Girls is managed by Shropshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Adcote School for Girls cover?

Adcote School for Girls is a not applicable school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 4-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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