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Shrewsbury High School GDST Catchment Area

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

Shrewsbury High School GDST is an other independent not applicable school in Shropshire , serving pupils aged 4-20, with 338 pupils, and a capacity of 725 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-20

Age range

338

Pupils

725

Capacity

47%

Fill rate

Shrewsbury High School GDST Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Shrewsbury High School GDST?

The catchment area for Shrewsbury High School GDST 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Shrewsbury High School GDST is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Shropshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Shrewsbury High School GDST: 725 places, 47% filled: places available

Shrewsbury High School GDST has a published admission number of 725 places. 338 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% full, the school currently has headroom below its 725 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) →

Shrewsbury High School GDST: School Information

Full address
32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TN
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-20 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
123620

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Shrewsbury High School GDST is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Shrewsbury High School GDST 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: Shrewsbury High School GDST

What is the catchment area for Shrewsbury High School GDST?

The catchment area for Shrewsbury High School GDST 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Shrewsbury High School GDST oversubscribed?

Shrewsbury High School GDST has a capacity of 725 places and currently has 338 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Shropshire.

What is the admissions policy for Shrewsbury High School GDST?

Shrewsbury High School GDST is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Shropshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Shrewsbury High School GDST cover?

Shrewsbury High School GDST is a not applicable school in Shropshire, serving pupils aged 4-20. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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