Adcote School is situated eight miles from Shrewsbury. The main building, a Grade I listed house stands in 27 acres of landscaped parkland.
Our prime objective is to bring out the talents and individuality of each girl. A wide range of subjects is offered at GCSE level - English, Literature, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, German, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Music, Art, Food Service and Physical Education. These subjects are also offered at A and AS Level with the addition of Government & Politics, Economics and Business Studies. Academic results for Summer 1996 included 85% pass at GCSE level and 90% pass at GCE A-level. Class sizes are small (pupil:teacher ratio 8:1) and the atmosphere is friendly and caring. In the boarding house where the most senior pupils have single or twin study bedrooms, the remainder are in rooms accommodating three to five beds. An escort service to airports is provided upon request for students living abroad. Weekly boarders are welcome and day pupils are encouraged to participate in boarding activities.
We have good sporting, musical and computer facilities with a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer, including Drama Clubs, Art/Pottery/Photographic Clubs, Choir, Wind and Brass Ensemble, IT Club, Sports Club, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, First Aid participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Careers advice is given to all girls and Fifth and Sixth Formers participate in Work Experience Schemes after external examinations have been completed. Adcote has recently made a further major investment in Information Technology throughout the school resulting in access to multiple CD ROM resources and the ever growing resources of the Internet.
EFL provision is offered to pupils from overseas. Courses include PET, FCE, CAE and IELTS. Provision of learning support for girls with special educational needs is offered throughout the school so that all girls reach their potential in as wide a variety of skills as possible.
Entrance is by way of interview, assessment and report from current school. We welcome parents and prospective pupils to come and see Adcote at work.. The School prospectus may be obtained by telephoning 01939 260202, faxing 01939 261300 or writing to The Headmistress, Adcote School, Little Ness, Near Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY.
