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Telford and Wrekin 11+ 2 schools Shared test area

Telford and Wrekin Grammar Schools

Telford and Wrekin brings together 2 grammar schools in Shropshire. Much of the area sits within the West Midlands route, so shared testing is a big part of the admissions picture alongside each school's own rules.

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Shared test guide

These schools share one test

The West Midlands guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.

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Grammar Schools in Telford and Wrekin

The best grammar schools in Telford and Wrekin on this page are ordered by GCSE results. You can also compare school type, Ofsted, shared test routes, and how hard it is to get a place.

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Rank #55

Newport Girls' High School Academy

Newport Girls' High School Academy, Wellington Road

Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High

Overall GCSE score:70.9

Assessment: GL Assessment

Applicants per place: 2.8 applicants per place

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Rank #93

Haberdashers' Adams

Haberdashers' Adams, High Street

Ofsted: GoodMixedCompetition: Moderate

Overall GCSE score:63.2

Assessment: GL Assessment

Applicants per place: 4.1 applicants per place

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Telford and Wrekin overview

Telford and Wrekin grammar schools at a glance

2 grammar schools sit close together in Shropshire, so Telford and Wrekin feels more local and easier to read than a large county-wide area.

Schools 2 schools
Main places Telford and Wrekin
School mix Girls' and co-ed
Tests GL

What stands out

Telford and Wrekin is easier to take in geographically than larger selective counties because the schools sit in one small local patch.

What parents notice

The area mixes girls' schools and co-ed options. The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.

Area shape

What stands out in Telford and Wrekin

Telford and Wrekin is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.

Local school cluster

Telford and Wrekin is a two-school cluster through Newport Girls' High School Academy and Haberdashers' Adams. Together they give families girls' and co-ed options.

School mix

The area mixes girls' schools and co-ed options.

Shared route

The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.

Admissions

Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are Telford and Wrekin grammar schools mainly concentrated?

Telford and Wrekin is a compact area. 2 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.

What types of grammar schools are in Telford and Wrekin?

The area mixes girls' schools and co-ed options.

Do the schools in Telford and Wrekin share one test?

The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.

What should parents watch most closely in Telford and Wrekin?

Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.