The Henslow and Evolution School
Other independent special school · Ages 5–18 · Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The Henslow and Evolution School is an independent special school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire for ages 5–18.
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Key facts
- Address
- Middletown, Nr Welshpool, Shropshire, Shrewsbury, SY21 8FF
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–18
- Council
- Shropshire
- Pupils on roll
- 30 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “It helps pupils to adjust their view of the world.”
- “From the moment pupils join the school, they are wrapped in warmth and care.”
- “Pupils gain a sense of self-belief.”
To improve
- “There are wobbles, such as moments of anxiety and upset, that cause the routine to quiver on occasions.”
- “However, this is not fully embedded and consistent across the school.”
- “Leaders are in the process of making sure that teachers have, or gain, the expertise they need to provide resources and support in a way that fully aligns to the changes in the curriculum.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 4 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Shropshire.
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- Oakwood School 8.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Keystone Academy 9.0 mi Not judged
- Bettws Lifehouse 10.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Shrewsbury School 10.3 mi No Ofsted grade