The Thomas Adams School Catchment Area
The Thomas Adams School is a academy converter secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1207 pupils, and a capacity of 1336 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,207
Pupils
1,336
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Thomas Adams School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Thomas Adams 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.
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 →The Thomas Adams School — School Information
- Full address
- Lowe Hill, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5UB
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147508
Other Secondary Schools in Shrewsbury
If The Thomas Adams School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Shrewsbury are the next closest alternatives.
The Corbet School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SY4 2AX
The Priory School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SY3 9EE
Meole Brace School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SY3 9DW
Belvidere School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SY2 5RJ
Mary Webb School and Science College Catchment Area
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Shrewsbury Academy Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Thomas Adams School
Is The Thomas Adams School oversubscribed? ▾
The Thomas Adams School is operating close to its capacity of 1336 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Thomas Adams School? ▾
Admission to The Thomas Adams 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 The Thomas Adams School cover? ▾
The Thomas Adams School is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Thomas Adams School? ▾
The Thomas Adams School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.