Shrewsbury School campus in Shrewsbury, England

Shrewsbury School

Shrewsbury, EnglandDay · Co-edGrades 9 – 12Est. 1552
Grades
9 – 12
Enrollment
130
Day Tuition
£12,516/yr
Founded
1552
Campus
110 acre
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Shrewsbury School

Our school aim is to educate and empower each individual pupil to flourish in life and contribute positively to the world around them.

Shrewsbury School is a leading co-educational independent school for pupils aged 13-18, combining tradition with innovation to provide a whole-person education. It fosters a supportive community that encourages individual talents and personal development.

Core Values

IntegrityExcellenceInnovationCommunityCourage

Teaching Philosophy

Together we nurture the whole person in an exceptionally welcoming, caring, inspiring and well-resourced environment. We champion the individual Shrewsbury delivers whole person education in a thriving and inclusive boarding and day school community that champions the individual. Our distinctive model of whole person education fosters learning and personal development in four mutually reinforcing fields: Intellective; Active; Expressive; Reflective.

What Makes Shrewsbury School Special

  • Historic boarding school
  • Strong traditions in classics
  • Beautiful riverside campus fostering

Academics

Curriculum

Shrewsbury School offers Traditional and AP curriculums, with specializations in STEM, Arts, Languages, and Sports.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Languages of Instruction

English

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

6 programs
ActingDanceDrama/TheatreMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)Visual arts

Sports

28 programs
FootballHockeyRowingCross-countrySwimmingTennisTrack and fieldRugbyGolfBasketballVolleyballWater poloBaseballSoftballLacrosseSkiingSnowboardingArcheryBadmintonCyclingEquestrianFencingField hockeyGymnasticsSailingSoccerSquashWrestling

Clubs & Activities

3 programs
Duke of EdinburghCombined Cadet ForceVolunteering and Charities

Campus & Facilities

Shrewsbury School sits on a 110 acre-acre campus with Science facilities, Arts and music school, Sports complex, Chapel, and Library.

Uniform required

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

£12,516

per year

Boarding Tuition

£18,248

per year

Financial Aid
Available

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Admissions

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Interview
  • Reference letters
  • Entrance exam
  • Essay
  • Portfolio
  • Shadow day
  • Standardized test

Community & Culture

Shrewsbury School offers a close-knit and purposeful community where a small student body of 130 thrives within a historic, riverside setting defined by tradition and academic rigor. The atmosphere is one of active engagement, where students are encouraged to flourish through a diverse balance of STEM, arts, and an extensive range of competitive sports. Families can expect a supportive environment that values integrity and courage, aiming to empower each individual to contribute positively to the world around them.

Dress Code

Uniform required

Accreditations & Recognition

Ministry-inspected

Contact Shrewsbury School

Address

Ashton Rd, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

Phone

01743 280500

Email

admissions@shrewsbury.org.uk

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shrewsbury School

Shrewsbury School serves students in grades 9-12.

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