Mary Webb School and Science College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pontesbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 0TG |
| Phone | 01743792100 |
| Reference Number | 146509 |
Mary Webb School and Science College is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection domains. The school offers a supportive and inclusive environment, where pupils feel safe and are motivated to learn. Staff are committed to the well-being of students and provide a rich curriculum that prepares pupils for future opportunities, particularly emphasizing the importance of English and other disciplines. However, the school faces challenges in encouraging a greater number of students to pursue modern foreign languages as part of a broader academic curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 654 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.75%
Girls: 47.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 65 | 57 | 122 |
| 8 | 73 | 65 | 138 |
| 9 | 68 | 74 | 142 |
| 10 | 64 | 59 | 123 |
| 11 | 75 | 54 | 129 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Mary Webb School and Science College | |
| 12 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
| 28 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy in a supportive school environment.
- High attendance rates among pupils.
- Innovative curriculum preparing pupils for future jobs.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Effective strategies for checking pupils' progress.
- Clear ambition for SEND pupils to access the same curriculum.
- A high-quality careers programme enriching personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Too few pupils follow a GCSE in modern foreign languages.
- Some tasks are not adapted sufficiently for a few pupils with SEND.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 47 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 48 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 37 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 66 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 49 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 43 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 14 | 31 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 33 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 66 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 35 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 66 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 27 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 66 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 41 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 66 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 33 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 66 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 34 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 66 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 58 | 8 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 59 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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| > Other Education | |
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0.07 miles |
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1.99 miles |
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2.36 miles |
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3.01 miles |
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4.66 miles |
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4.84 miles |
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The Fitzroy Academy
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3.1 miles |
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