Welcome to Shrewsbury High School’s website. We are a vibrant, independent day school, situated in the heart of Shrewsbury, on the banks of the River Severn, educating girls all through from 4-18.
From September 2023 Darren Payne will become Shrewsbury High School’s thirteenth Head, having played a key role in the school for over a decade, most recently as Senior Deputy Head.
Our admissions process is simple and straightforward. Click here to find out more about forthcoming open days, arranging a visit, fee information, bursaries and how to apply to join us.
APPLY ONLINEOur admissions process is simple and straightforward. Click here to find out more about forthcoming open days, arranging a visit, fee information, bursaries and how to apply to join us.
APPLY ONLINE4 to 11 years
Our Junior School girls are kind, curious and ready for adventure. We nurture every child’s potential and build character both within and beyond the curriculum.
4 to 11 years
Our Junior School girls are kind, curious and ready for adventure. We nurture every child’s potential and build character both within and beyond the curriculum.
Read More11 to 16 years
Proud to have been educating girls since 1885, our girls are at the heart of everything we do and there are no limits to what a Shrewsbury High School girl can achieve.
11 to 16 years
Proud to have been educating girls since 1885, our girls are at the heart of everything we do and there are no limits to what a Shrewsbury High School girl can achieve.
Read More16 to 18 years
Small class sizes, specialist tutors and expert pastoral care stretch, challenge, enrich and build confident young women ready for the world beyond Town Walls.
16 to 18 years
Small class sizes, specialist tutors and expert pastoral care stretch, challenge, enrich and build confident young women ready for the world beyond Town Walls.
Read MoreYear 13
Hi, I’m Bella. I started Shrewsbury High School when I was only 15 months old (!) and have loved every minute (I must say I can’t remember everything from when I was 15 months old but what I do remember has all been fab!). Making friends and socialising is very important to me and growing….
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My name is Harriet I am the current Head Girl at Shrewsbury High. My job is to be a friendly face around school and someone any of the pupils can come to at any point if they have any questions, worries or just fancy a chat. I am currently studying English, Economics and Psychology. I….
Read MoreYear 10
I first joined the school in Year Three and now I’m in year 10. Being in this school has made me happy. I love the clubs, my friends and having an adventure. I love to be in sports teams and playing for the school at rounders, netball and hockey. I also love playing football and….
Read MoreYear 13
I joined Shrewsbury High School mid way through Year 9 and I was slightly worried that most friendship groups would already be formed and I might find it harder to mix in with other girls. However, the girls at SHS were very welcoming and I soon settled in. I was introduced to the new canteen….
Read MoreYear 8
Hello! I’m Amelia and I joined this school in year 3. I love this school because of the facilities for sports and drama how many friends you can make. I’ve really enjoyed my first year in the senior school and have been taking advantage of everything on offer. I know all the teachers now and….
Read MoreYear 13
I’m Freya and I’m in Year 13. This will be my fourteenth year at SHS, that’s more than a decade at Shrewsbury High! I’m really enjoying Sixth Form and am one of the Sixth Form Prefects – the Senior Prefect for Subject Mentoring and I work closely with the Head Girl team in our roles….
Read MoreYear 1
Hi, my name’s Tabitha and I am in Year 1. My favourite things about school are playing horses with my friends, swimming, drama with the Sixth Formers and being a dog in the Nativity. I love forest school and trips and am looking forward to going to Carding Mill Valley. My favourite subject is English….
Read MoreShrewsbury High School is the only all-through, all-girls school in Shropshire, educating girls aged 4-18 in the heart of Shrewsbury. Students join us at our Junior and Senior school from the wider area. We are the best-performing girls’ school at A-level and the best school overall at GCSE. Many of our Junior and Senior pupils come from Telford, Oswestry, Bridgnorth, Whitchurch and other surrounding towns. We have our own fleet of minibuses with dedicated drivers that operates around the region bringing students into school from across Shropshire and beyond.
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