Adcote School for Girls vs The Corbet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adcote School for Girls
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
178 students
The Corbet School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
691 students
| Measure | Adcote School for Girls Shrewsbury, West Midlands | The Corbet School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 493 | #108 of 493 |
| National rank | #1044 of 4,090 | #1309 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 178 | 691 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 691 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | 44.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | 42.4 | – |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.adcoteschool.co.uk | www.corbetschool.net |
The verdict
- •Adcote School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 63.8).
- •The Corbet School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 178.
- •Adcote School for Girls is a independent school while The Corbet School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Adcote School for Girls is girls and The Corbet School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adcote School for Girls better than The Corbet School?
On the Success Index (England), Adcote School for Girls ranks higher (69.4 vs 63.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adcote School for Girls and The Corbet School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Adcote School for Girls: 178. The Corbet School: 691. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Adcote School for Girls and The Corbet School rank in West Midlands?
Adcote School for Girls is 84th of 493 and The Corbet School is 108th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).