With your children`s education near the top of the priority list when moving home, this detailed insight into state and independent education across our local catchment area will hopefully provide a invaluable asset in assisting you to fi nd the LOCAL GOOD SCHOOL GUIDE ideal property Wolverhampton Grammar- An education as individual School as your child e Royal School - Sixth Formers play an integral part Prestfelde School in the School community - Best ever report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate Shrewsbury Shrewsbury High School - Celebrates two National awards School- A place where hard work and fun are indistinguishable Tettenhall Old- Pupils are encouragedHall to develop a love of learning College- Pupils thrive in the School’s inspiring and supportive environment TETTENHALL OFFICE BRIDGNORTH OFFICE WOMBOURNE OFFICE 13-15 High Street, Tettenhall 22-23 Whitburn Street High Street, Wombourne Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV6 8QS Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 4QN South Staff ordshire WV5 9DP Tel: 01902 747744 · Fax: 01902 747733 Tel: 01746 766499 ·Fax: 01746 768889 Tel: 01902 326366 · Fax: 01902 326470 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] LETTINGS DEPARTMENT: 13-15 High Street, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV6 8QS · Tel: 01902 749944 · Fax: 01902 747733 1b.indd 1 16/02/2016 21:32 BERRIMAN EATON LOCAL GOOD SCHOOL GUIDE Berriman Eaton is the leading local Estate Agency that has been serving its market place across West Midlands, Shropshire and South Staffordshire for many years. Combining their professionalism and vast experience in the local housing and rental market, Nick Berriman and Caroline Eaton regarded developing a unique school guide as a natural stepping stone for keeping home sellers and buyers well informed. “School selection is unquestionably a much major factor when looking for a new home, so understanding and helping our clients needs was a key constituent in the development”. “Following the successful launch last year, the 2016 guide has been improved to embrace state secondary and primary schools in our catchment area that are rated as ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ by their last Ofsted inspections. “We were overwhelmed by the positive response from last year’s circulation of 10,000 copies. The free publication provided the early steps in assisting purchasers and as before, our aim is to provide a guide to access quality education from both the state and independent sector available from the communities we serve. We sincerely hope our new publication will offer some informed and valuable assistance in your quest for your new home”. Nick Berriman & Caroline Eaton, Directors Our Top 10 Guide to buying near your preferred school 1. Plan well ahead and check the waiting list for the appropriate year 2. Don’t rely too much on Ofsted and league tables. Visit a selection of schools and fi nd one that suits your child’s abilities and character 3. Look for areas where there are both good primary and secondary schools 4. Meet the head teachers, make sure the good ones aren’t planning retirement 5. Check catchment area and any other criteria that could assist directly with the school 6. If you are planning for your child to walk to school, check road safety and short cuts 7. Do a dummy run and check for heavy traffi c at school times 8. Talk to other parents 9. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket for an area with only one good school - look for an area with a range of good schools 10. Be prepared to pay a premium if near a good state school, but it will be money well invested > Nick Berriman LLB FNAEA MARLA > Caroline Eaton MNAEA MARLA Digital interactive version available to view from each of our property pages www.berrimaneaton.co.uk 2 Intro.indd 1 16/02/2016 21:33 BERRIMAN EATON LOCAL GOOD SCHOOL GUIDE INDEX Page 4/5 Tettenhall College Page 6 Wolverhampton Grammar School Page 7-16 State Primary School Listings Page 17 Shrewsbury School Page 18-19 Independent School Listings Page 20-21 Wrekin College & Old Hall Page 22 The Royal School Page 23-26 State Secondary School Listings Page 27 Prestfelde School Page 28 Shrewsbury High School Page 31-32 The Brindley Group BERRIMAN EATON CATCHMENT AREA Whitchurch TETTENHALL OFFICE Stafford Little 13-15 High Street, Tettenhall Haywood Wem Gnosall Wolverhampton, Brocton A518 West Midlands WV6 8QS Newport ST Rugeley Tel: 01902 747744 Fax: 01902 747733 Lilleshall Penkridge Email: Shrewsbury Donnington Wheaton Aston [email protected] A518 Wellington TF M6 A5 Cannock Brewood Burntwood Lichfield BRIDGNORTH OFFICE Telford Bridgtown Shifnal A449 Hammerwich 22-23 Whitburn Street Dawley Great Wyrley M54 Featherstone Brownhills Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 4QN WS Shenstone Madeley Albrighton Tel: 01746 766499 Codsall Essington Pelsall Fax: 01746 768889 Broseley Bloxwich A442 WV Aldridge Much Email: Wenlock [email protected] Pattingham Wolverhampton Walsall Sutton A458 Penn Bilston Coldfield WOMBOURNE OFFICE A454 Wednesbury SY Great Barr High Street, Wombourne Bridgnorth Wombourne Tipton South Staffordshire WV5 9DP West Tel: 01902 326366 DY Dudley Bromwich A458 Fax: 01902 326470 Ludlow A442 Birmingham Email: Brierley Hill [email protected] Stourbridge Highley Kinver Halesowen As publishers we gratefully acknowledge the support given by editorial and advertisers contributors in the Berriman Eaton Local Good School Guide. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information published within this magazine, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of any of its content. Nor do they accept liability for omissions or incorrect insertions or any consequences arising there from. Nor can they accept liability or respsonsibility for any consequence arising from use of this publication. The views expressed in The Berriman Eaton Local Good School Guide by its contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher’s. Source used for school listings information * BBC School League Tables * Independent Schools Inspectorate ©Kidz in Focus (Part of the Kidz in Sport Ltd Group). All rights reserved. Neither this publication nor any part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior consent of Kidz in Focus (Part of the Kidz in Sport Ltd Group) c/o 103 Haygate Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 2BU Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 6881662 VAT Reg. No. 104032873 3 Contents.indd 1 16/02/2016 21:35 WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TETTENHALL COLLEGE? A unique atmosphere with remarkable opportunities where every pupil achieves their personal best. ounded in 1863, Tettenhall College is an independent school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18 years. Located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Tettenhall, the school Fsits in a beautiful setting of over 30 acres of historic woodlands. With outstanding on-site facilities in a safe and secure environment, pupils are known, taught and nurtured as individuals within a genuine family atmosphere. Pupils thrive in the School’s inspiring and supportive environment. We are proud of the commitment of strengths to encourage the fulfilment of every pupil’s our staff, and the partnership between the School potential. and parents fosters a unique atmosphere in which our All of the key attributes of a highly successful school pupils flourish. Children are encouraged and supported are to be found in our latest inspection reports. in being the very best they can, having a positive mind- These make reference to outstanding pastoral care, set and developing a true sense of self-worth. Manners excellent arrangements for welfare, good progress in and courtesy are important; good humour and care learning and academic achievement and exemplary for one another central. Through the remarkable pupil behaviour. At the end of their school journey opportunities we offer with extensive extra-curricular our leavers are equipped with excellent academic activities, pupils are able to discover their own qualifications, essential life skills and a lasting set of individual talents and interests and pursue them to the values. best of their abilities. Take the opportunity to take a closer look, we’d Academically, our small class sizes and focus on love to show you around. To arrange a visit please the individual’s learning style ensures that our pupils contact our Admissions team on 01902 751119 or email always achieve their personal best. We have a strong [email protected]. reputation for the quality of our teaching throughout our School, from the initial love of learning that is developed in our younger pupils to the A level courses that our Sixth Formers shine in. We make full use of our stunning location with an on-site Forest School, full sized rugby, football and cricket pitches plus a swimming pool and theatre. Lessons are geared to stimulate and stretch pupils at all levels, and teachers effectively gauge individual ability and personal Tettenhall Edit.indd 1 08/02/2016 20:10 A unique atmosphere with remarkable opportunities, where every pupil achieves their personal best. Tettenhall College FP.indd 1 08/02/2016 20:09 Wolverhampton Grammar School Education as individual as your child Independent Day School for Boys and Girls Junior School ages 7-11 Senior School ages 11-16 Sixth Form ages 16-18 Looking for the best independent education?