The Thomas Adams School

School Name: The Thomas Adams School
Address: Lowe Hill, Wem
Town/City: Shrewsbury
County: Shropshire
Postcode: SY4 5UB
Telephone Number: 01939 237000
Website: http://www.thomasadams.net

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: The 3-18 Education Trust
Sponsor: The 3-18 Education Trust

Headteacher: Mr Mark Cooper
Capacity: 1336
Gender: Mixed
Boarders: Yes

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1214 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.8%

• SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

URN: 147508
DfE Number: 893/4503
UKPRN: 10085594
UPRN: 10013128794
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: North Shropshire (E14001398)
Electoral Ward: Wem (E05016078)

Easting & Northing: 350961E, 329303N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 51' 34.59" N 2° 43' 46.75" W
Plus Code: 9C4VV75C+R4

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• The Thomas Adams School, Wem