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.
At Shrewsbury High School (SHS) we place our pupils at the heart of everything we do. Individuals matter at SHS. Each pupil is supported and challenged to aim high within the safety of our collaborative and close knit community.
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 MoreSixth Form
Hello, I’m Ruby and I joined Shrewsbury High school in lower Sixth Form. I took a gap year before going to the University of Bath to study Biochemistry. I studied Economics and Business, Chemistry and Biology at A level. However, this doesn’t even scratch the surface of what my school life included. The idea of….
Read MoreHi, 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….
Read MoreYear 8
I first joined the school in Year Three and now I’m in year 8. 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 12
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 13
I joined Shrewsbury High School for Sixth Form! I chose the school because I felt that it would give me the support I needed. It definitely has! I was obviously nervous because I was new but everyone made such an effort! It’s just a super welcoming community. I’ve been here a year now and I….
Read MoreSixth Form
I had an absolutely brilliant Sixth Form. I was Managing Director of our Young Enterprise team, “Carried Away” with a group of 9 SHS girls. We decided to create re-usable hessian bags, that we locally sourced and then painted different local skylines onto. We also managed to get into 3 local business, including Planet Doughnut,….
Read MoreYear 6
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. Junior school has recently moved from old Roman Road to Town Walls and I think the new site is fantastic. When I move up to senior….
Read MoreYear 11
I’m Freya and I’m in Year 11. This will be my twelfth year at SHS, that’s more than a decade at Shrewsbury High! I’ve chosen my GCSE subjects. I love maths, science and technology, so they feature on the list of subjects I’m taking. I’m also passionate about Art and I go to Art Scholars….
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 MoreSixth Form
My name is Ela and I joined Shrewsbury High School when I was 4 in Reception. I am currently in Year 13 studying English Literature, Sociology and Religious studies as well as doing an extra A level of Turkish. I am bilingual and I felt doing Turkish would be good for me to do to….
Read MoreShrewsbury High School is located in the heart of Shrewsbury and students join us at our Junior and Senior school from the wider area. We are one of the leading independent schools in Shropshire - the best-performing girls’ school at A-level, the best school overall at GCSE and the only all-through all-girls school in Shropshire. Many of our Junior and Senior pupils come from Telford, Oswestry, Bridgnorth, Whitchurch and other surrounding towns. We have our own bus system that operates around the region bringing students in from across Shropshire and beyond.
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