Meole Brace School Catchment Area
Meole Brace School is a academy converter secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1340 pupils, and a capacity of 1215 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,340
Pupils
1,215
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Meole Brace School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Meole Brace School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Shropshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
Find Shropshire catchment area documents →Meole Brace School — School Information
- Full address
- Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DW
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146146
Other Secondary Schools in Shrewsbury
If Meole Brace School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Shrewsbury are the next closest alternatives.
The Corbet School Catchment Area
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The Priory School Catchment Area
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Belvidere School Catchment Area
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Mary Webb School and Science College Catchment Area
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The Thomas Adams School Catchment Area
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Shrewsbury Academy Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Meole Brace School
Is Meole Brace School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Meole Brace School currently has 1340 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1215 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Meole Brace School? ▾
Admission to Meole Brace School 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 Meole Brace School cover? ▾
Meole Brace School is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Meole Brace School? ▾
Meole Brace School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.