Adcote School for Girls

Founded in 1907, the school is committed to a single-sex education that specializes in how girls learn. Its core values are delivered through the award-winning CLEAR Learning Programme, which focuses on Confidence, Leadership, Engagement, Achievement, and Resilience. The school aims to equip students with the skills to thrive in the 21st century, promoting British values and fostering a supportive, non-selective environment where every girl can reach her potential.

The school provides a continuous educational journey from the Junior School (Years 3-8) through to the Senior School and Sixth Form. The curriculum is designed to build academic skills while fostering life skills, with the Sixth Form offering A-Level pathways and a One Year A-Level Fast Track Programme. The academic experience is enhanced by the CLEAR Learning Programme, which integrates work-related activities and challenge days into the students' studies.

Adcote School has been recognized for its high standards, including the 2020 ISA Senior School of the Year Award and the 2019 ISA award for Academic Excellence and Innovation. The school reports strong academic performance, holding a top position in Shropshire for GCSE Grade 5+ in English and Maths. Graduates are prepared for university or employment, with the Sixth Form serving as a bridge to their future careers.

Pastoral care is central to the school's approach, with a dedicated team focused on student wellbeing and personal development. The school employs a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a Chaplain to support the emotional and spiritual needs of the students. Small class sizes are maintained to ensure that staff can anticipate and address individual challenges, providing a nurturing environment where each student is valued.

Adcote School is a non-selective school that welcomes applications from students of all academic abilities. The admissions process is supported by a dedicated team, with specific contacts available for local, international, and regional inquiries. A non-refundable registration fee of £300 is required for all applicants, with an additional £150 application fee for international students. The school offers various discounts, including a 10% sibling discount, a 20% discount for children of Armed Forces personnel, and further reductions for members of the Diplomatic Corps and the Adcote Association. Means-tested bursaries and a range of scholarships—covering academic, music, art, drama, sport, gymnastics, and all-rounder categories—are available to eligible candidates.

The school hosts a variety of community and seasonal events throughout the year, such as a Fireworks Night, a Luxury Country & Equine Christmas Fair, and Christmas movie nights. These events are designed to foster a strong sense of community among students, staff, and parents.

Located in the Shropshire countryside, the school campus houses the Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form schools on a single site. The grounds include boarding houses that provide a 'home from home' environment for students aged eight to eighteen. The school features dedicated spaces for sports, arts, and performing arts, and maintains a main reception and visitor parking area within the school grounds.

The school encourages all pupils to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities to challenge themselves and discover new interests. Offerings include sports, arts, performing arts, and technology, with many students achieving success in external competitions. The school also runs the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award programme.