William Brookes School

Contact details for the school

School Name: William Brookes School
Address: Farley Road
Town/City: Much Wenlock
County: Shropshire
Postcode: TF13 6NB
Telephone Number: 01952 728900
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: The 3-18 Education Trust
Sponsor: The 3-18 Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Head: Mrs Ruth Shaw
Capacity: 932
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 748 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.8%

Location and administration

URN: 139769
DfE Number: 893/4391
UKPRN: 10041829
UPRN: 200003850534
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: South Shropshire (E14001493)
Electoral Ward: Much Wenlock (E05016052)

Easting & Northing: 362407E, 300665N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 11.16" N 2° 33' 22.95" W
Plus Code: 9C4VJC3V+6C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Julie Austin - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Mr Stephen Capps - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Mrs Laura Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 November 2025.
  • Mr Richard Lawrence - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Anna Lloyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Ms Nicola Morrow - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Gemma Pennington - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2029.
  • Mrs Michelle Reece - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Ms Loren Reeve - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Holly Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Mr Christian Toon - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2025.