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2021/2022 Prospectus Respect, resilience and success 1
Welcome
I am proud to be the Headteacher You join our community at an
of The Thomas Adams School, exciting time; Thomas Adams
a successful co-educational School, is now a member of the 3-18
community school, Sixth Form Education Trust, a collaboration of
and Boarding House in the centre successful schools in Shropshire,
of Wem, with an outward-facing all with the same goal of excellence
approach to education. in education. This membership
will enable our students and
I am absolutely committed to staff to access a wide range of
the education of our students. I opportunities, facilities and ideas
believe that a secondary school
is more than an academic path; it Reading through our prospectus,
is where students uncover their you will get a flavour of what our
underlying talents, their passions school can offer students. However,
and their interests which will lead to truly understand the supportive
them towards a positive and bright atmosphere and ethos we generate,
future. At The Thomas Adams I would suggest that you arrange a
School, I take immense pride in visit to meet our students and staff.
the way in which students are I have no doubt that our current
guided and challenged every step students will impress you with their
of the way, from the transition maturity, dedication and passion
from primary school in to Year 7, for learning.
to winning places at competitive
universities in Year 13. We respect I look forward to meeting you and
each other, we celebrate success your family.
and we instil resilience, preparing
Mark Cooper
children for tomorrow’s world.
We understand that, for our young
people to achieve their very best,
they need to feel happy, safe and
valued. Therefore, our pastoral
system is at the heart of everything
we do, enabling students to fulfil
potential at GCSE and A Level.
OPEN
EVENTS
Due to Covid-19, the format of our The Thomas Adams School
Open Events may be subject to Lowe Hill
change and/or cancelled in line with Wem
latest Government guidance. Shropshire
SY4 5UB
Please refer to our website for up to
01939 237000
date information.
enquiries@thomasadams.net
www.thomasadams.net
2 For our latest open events please see our website www.thomasadams.net
Senior Leadership Team
Contents
School vision and aims 4 Equal opportunities
and disability access 13
An overview 5
Beyond the classroom 14
Admissions
How to apply 6 Form system 15
Transport 7 House system / praise
and rewards 15
Sixth Form 8
Careers, education,
Adams House information, advice
boarding accommodation 9 and guidance 15
An exciting curriculum 10 School meals 16
A caring and holistic Times of the day 16
approach to education 11
School uniform 17
Special Educational Needs
and Disabilities (SEND) 12 How to find us 18
Stay connected 19
Respect, resilience and success 3
School Vision and Aims
Our vision Our school vision should not be To support our aims
defined in terms of just examination there is the need for:
success, although this is obviously
Outstanding education vital, but it includes success in all • The development of a close
other areas, including the ability to partnership with parents
and care that will continue learning, solve problems, and carers.
develop resilience and be active,
allow every young informed citizens, prepared for life
• An efficiently managed school
where all systems are the best
in modern-day Britain.
person to reach their that they can be.
Our aims
potential, regardless • A clear focus on teaching
• To encourage and support the and learning.
of their starting point: potential of all our students.
• A clear focus on literacy,
life opportunities. • To ensure there is a culture numeracy and independent
study skills.
throughout the school where
respect, resilience and success
• The provision of a wide range of
are valued.
extra-curricular opportunities for
• To provide an enjoyable and the students.
stimulating curriculum that
• The development of community,
meets the needs of all students,
education and business links.
leading to excellence, progress
and success. • The continuation of positive
relationships between students
• To provide a disciplined, caring
and staff which makes the
and moral environment which
school a friendly, warm and
supports and inspires young
vibrant place.
people to become respectful
and caring citizens in the school • Sustaining of excellent standards
community and beyond. of behaviour.
• To provide an ethos in our school • The continuing development of
community which promotes the student voice.
mutual respect, tolerance and
individuality whilst appreciating
the value of democracy and law.
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Michael Barratt,
CEO of the 3-18
Education Trust
and Mark Cooper,
Headteacher
An
Overview School, Sixth Form & Boarding
The Thomas Adams School and Sixth The school is famous for its Music
Form is a successful co-educational and Drama provisions, we have
secondary school in Wem. With a specialist centres for both of these OVER
25
strong history dating back to 1650, subjects, with full performance
we provide quality teaching and facilities. We also have a multi-use
learning for our 1250 students, aged sports centre and extensive playing
11-18 years old. Whilst many of our fields, along with additional sports
SUBJECTS
students live in Wem, our extensive facilities including; tennis courts,
transport links also allow students artificial cricket wicket, basketball
from across North Shropshire to courts, hard surface play areas and
access our excellent provision. many pitches for team games.
Large enough to offer choice and
FOUNDED IN
1650
opportunity, we pride ourselves on
seeing all students as individuals,
providing quality pastoral care
throughout a student’s academic
journey with us. Our pastoral system
is organised by year group, led by a
30 ACRE Head of Year who will work closely
with families, ensuring that every
MULTI-USE
CAMPUS student fulfils their academic and
SPORTS
personal potential in their time at
We have two main sites on our 30 The Thomas Adams School. We CENTRE
acre campus. Our Lowe Hill buildings encourage all students to engage
cater for Years 7-11, providing and get involved in our extra-
excellent facilities for all curricular curricular programme, be that a
areas. At the Noble Street site, member of a sports team, working
towards the Duke of Edinburgh
EXCELLENT
we have our Sixth Form, housed BOARDING
in the attractive grammar school Award or a budding journalist on the
school newspaper.
FACILITIES
building. We also have our thriving
boarding provision, Adams House,
We would welcome you to come for
which accommodates students
a tour of our school. Enthusiastic,
from further afield in Britain, or
from overseas. At our last Ofsted
committed and determined, our
students would love to show you
SPECIALIST
inspection in 2019, Adams House MUSIC & DRAMA
their work and to talk to you about
was rated ‘good’.
their experiences at The Thomas CENTRES
Adams School.
Respect, resilience and success 5
We are always pleased to
show prospective students
and parents around the
school, to see the quality of
our students at work
Mark Cooper, Headteacher
Admissions
How to apply
The admissions policy for Thomas Catchment area schools can
Adams is determined by Shropshire be viewed on LocalView which
Council, which is the Admissions can be found on the Shropshire
Authority for all Community and Council website.
Voluntary Controlled schools
Our primary liaison coordinator
in Shropshire. The Council’s is responsible for Year 7
Admissions Team operates the admissions and maintains close
admissions process for Year 7 links with the staff at local
and all enquiries regarding schools. Agreed procedures
admissions should be ensure that the transition to
addressed to them. Thomas Adams is carried out
as smoothly as possible.
Shropshire residents
If you live in Shropshire, all Mid-Term or
enquiries regarding admissions In-Year Admissions
should be addressed to:- Please contact the Headteacher’s
Admissions Team PA in the first instance in order to
Shropshire Council make an appointment to visit
Shirehall the school.
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6ND
0345 6789 008
school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk
www.shropshire.gov.uk/schools/school-admissions
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Transport
Within Catchment Area Out of Catchment Area
Shropshire Council transport The School subsidises private
school coaches for students living
If you live within our catchment
outside our catchment area. At
area, and three miles or more from
present we run coaches from the
school, you may be entitled to
following areas:
receive free school transport.
• Tilstock, Whitchurch and
For further information, search
Higher Heath
online for “Shropshire Council
Secondary School Transport” • Wollerton, Hodnet & Marchamley
or call 0345 678 9008.
• Market Drayton
Thomas Adams School
• Bletchley and Prees has helped me find my
• Shrewsbury, Bomere Heath confidence over the last
& Myddle few years. Lessons are
• Baschurch, Burlton, Cockshutt, challenging and interesting,
Welshampton & Lyneal I have found a love for
sport. I have a great bond
• Oswestry, Whittington,
Gobowen, St Martins, Dudleston with teachers, they bring
Heath & Ellesmere out the best in me and I
feel that I am being pushed
For further information, please visit
our website www.thomasadams.net to my full potential.
or call 01939 237000. Bo Ball, Year 10
Respect, resilience and success 7
Sixth Form
(Years 12
and 13)
The Thomas Adams Sixth Form Subjects currently on offer:
has its own purpose-built Art
accommodation, including our
Biology
Study Hub, a student common
room and canteen. Business Studies
Chemistry
At Sixth Form, our aim is that
Computer Science
students are able to develop their
own sense of personal responsibility Drama and Theatre Studies
for their learning which will stand English Language
them in good stead at university English Language & Literature
or in the world of work. There
English Literature
is an experienced tutor team to
support this process. Certainly Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
our Sixth Form students develop Film Studies
a real sense of partnership with Food Science
their teachers and tutors who help
French
to plan and organise, with the
Geography
students, a wide range of activities
to compliment their academic and Graphic Communication
social development. Health and Social Care (CTEC)
History
Students may opt for a range
of courses designed to cater Mathematics
for a broad spectrum of talents Further Mathematics
and abilities. Music
For further information, please Physics
request a Thomas Adams Sixth Politics
Form prospectus. Product Design
Psychology
OVER Sociology
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Sport (BTEC)
Textile Design
SUBJECTS
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Adams House
Boarding Accommodation
Step into Adams House and you What our boarders say:
will instantly feel at home! Catering
for students aged 11-19 we have
been welcoming our boarders from Adams House is a unique Thomas Adams School
the UK and across the world for
opportunity for any is a safe, welcoming
many years.
young person and I highly place for everyone. The
Adams House has an experienced recommend it… it truly is a anti-bullying and mental
and dedicated team of staff who
home from home. health ambassadors are
fully appreciate how daunting
it can be to move away from Isabel from Bulgaria very helpful and is a very
home. They work together with good idea to help improve
the students to develop a caring, the wellbeing of students.
multicultural community where
Layla Levett, Year 10
there is genuine respect amongst,
Boarding is full of support
boarders and staff for the values
and beliefs of everybody in the and love. You learn to love
boarding community. hard, work hard, and overall,
you become a better person.
Toochoo from the UK
I am leaving Adams House
with friends for life and A home away
great memories that I’ll from home!
never forget.
Faith from Saudi Arabia and the UK
For more information,
please contact:
Mrs Nicki Cooper
I’ve met great people Head of Boarding
and have learnt so
Email: nc@thomasadams.net
EXCELLENT much about myself.
BOARDING Benan from Turkey Telephone: 01939 233311
FACILITIES
Respect, resilience and success 9
An exciting curriculum
Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) are clear about standards and Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13)
expectations as they transition in
All students follow a broad and to Key Stage 4. We offer a wide selection of
balanced curriculum comprising A Levels and some BTEC
English, Mathematics, Science, Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) qualifications with students given
Technology, Information a broad selection to choose from.
Technology, Geography, History, All students take courses leading Our Sixth Form students are well
Religious Education, French, Art, to GCSE or other appropriate prepared for the future and we
Music, Drama, Personal and examinations. As core subjects, do this through a programme of
Social Education and Physical all students take English, Maths, high quality teaching and learning
Education/Games. Science, Physical Education and in small classes with personalised
a Personal and Social Education pastoral care. We pride ourselves
In Year 7, pupils are placed into course which includes Religious on knowing each of our students
sets for Mathematics, English, Education, Careers Guidance and individually and working with them
Modern Foreign Languages Health Education, and are given the and home to help achieve their
and PE. In Years 8 and 9, these opportunity to be involved in a work personal ambitions.
arrangements extend into other experience programme.
subject areas. Our provision for
students with special educational Great care is taken to ensure that
the other subjects chosen offer I like Thomas Adams School
needs is carefully personalised in
consultation with the child and their each student a broad and balanced because it has a positive
parents/carers. education. Subjects on offer attitude towards students
include History, French, Geography,
and their education. Staff
In the Spring Term of Year 9, Business Studies, Computer
students and parents are consulted Science, ICT, Design and Technology and other students are very
regarding subject choices and (including, Product Design, Catering welcoming towards everyone.
future courses. We use Year 9 as a and Textiles), Art, 3D Art, Drama, Owen Silvester, Year 11
GCSE preparation year, so students Graphic Communication, Music,
Religious Education and Physical
Education. We hope to equip
Home Learning
our students with skills that the Home learning is an integral
modern workplace and further part of the curriculum. We use
study require. it to consolidate, supplement
and enhance the learning that is
Full details and supplement of Key taking place in school. For further
Stage 4 curriculum can be found on information, please refer to the
our website www.thomasadams.net Home Learning Policy available on
our website.
10 www.thomasadams.netA caring and
holistic approach to education…
At Thomas Adams, we find that Our House system also develops days of absence for the year – this
building relationships with our the feeling of belonging and is 3 weeks off in total! In terms
young people and their parents provides a framework for healthy of learning and progress, this will
is the key to success. Mutual competition where every individual leave gaps in knowledge that will
respect and trust help to create a will have the opportunity to be difficult to catch up on and will
safe and purposeful environment participate and contribute to its inevitably reduce the success of
where pupils can learn and grow as success. House points hold both your child.
individuals, ready to contribute to an individual and collective value
the wider world. and can be earned in a variety Above all, we understand the
of ways, including academic importance of taking care of the
Every student has a Form Tutor, achievements; participation in whole child, providing them with
a Head of Year, a Senior Mentor, a extra-curricular clubs or events; a sense of community where
Head of House, subject teachers excellent attendance; displaying they can learn respect, resilience
and a dedicated pastoral team who good personal qualities like manners and success.
all provide support and care on a or helpfulness and for service to
daily basis to ensure both academic the school or local community. We For further information, please
and personal growth and wellbeing. firmly believe that, as a school, we refer to the relevant sections of
Our job is to build the resilience of will get the best out of our students our website on Attendance, Home-
our students so they understand through the power of praise. School Agreement, Code of Conduct,
that hard work and perseverance
Anti-Bullying, Praise and Rewards,
are rewarding, and that giving We do not tolerate bullying of any
Behaviour, Illness
up is not an option, either in the kind; everyone has the right to
classroom or with personal issues. feel happy and secure at school.
We have a group of Anti-Bullying
As part of our transition process Ambassadors who work to support
from Year 6, and for any student and educate their peers in order to
joining us later on, we carefully raise awareness and help eradicate
select the best tutor group for any issues.
them, taking into consideration
friendship groups and other However, the single most important
interests. Form Tutors keep these factor that will ensure your child’s
groups for the first 5 years until success at Thomas Adams is their
they move on to our experienced attendance. Although, 90% may
Sixth Form tutor team who are appear to be a high percentage,
trained in the differing needs of over an academic year this equates
Sixth Form students. to half a day off per week and 19.5
The best thing about
Thomas Adams is that the
staff are very friendly and
every subject is fun. The
school has anti-bullying
ambassadors that can help
you when you feel upset.
Charlie Watton, Year 10
Respect, resilience and success 11Special Educational
Needs and Disabilities
(SEND)
We have a range of individualised systems in place across our
curriculum to support SEND students. Wherever possible, support
is provided in mainstream classes.
Further information on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
(SEND) can be found on our website.
12 www.thomasadams.netEqual Opportunities & Disability Access We believe and will insist that all individuals are valued equally and not according to age, gender, capability, race, religion, sexual orientation or physical impairment. No individual or group should feel vulnerable in any way as we actively promote the values of understanding, tolerance and respect. Our Equal Opportunities Policy can be read in full on our website. Respect, resilience and success 13
Beyond the classroom
Sport Music
Facilities include a multi-use Music plays a vitally important
Sports Centre and fitness suite role at Thomas Adams School.
on site and the swimming pool The Music Centre offers excellent
within walking distance. These, facilities and there are many weekly
together with the extensive playing activities open to students e.g.
fields, ensure first-class provision choir, orchestra, string orchestra,
for indoor and outdoor sport brass band and many more. Regular
including football, cricket, rugby, performances and productions take
athletics, cross-country, swimming, place throughout the year.
tennis, table-tennis, gymnastics,
badminton, rounders, volleyball, Many students opt to have
basketball, netball and a range of instrumental lessons at a subsidised
individual interests. Students have rate. The range of instruments
achieved success and honours at on offer includes the full range
county, national and international of string, woodwind and brass
level and our teams have regularly instruments as well as voice, guitar
won county titles. and percussion.
Duke of Edinburgh Extra-curricular Clubs
For many years we have We offer an extensive range of
actively encouraged students clubs and extra-curricular activities
to participate in the Duke of during lunchtime and after school.
Edinburgh’s Award and currently These include creative writing,
offer the Bronze and Gold awards. Warhammer, Art, Drama and ICT, to
These awards provide students with name a few.
opportunities to develop leadership
skills, team building, responsibility, Students are able to access the
endurance and courage, as well as library and ICT facilities during
develop friendships. lunchtime and after school.
To view the current list of extra-curricular clubs available please
see our website www.thomasadams.net
14 www.thomasadams.netCareers
House Education,
System / Information,
Form Praise and Advice and
System Rewards Guidance
On entering the school, students All students, as well as belonging to Careers education and links to
are grouped in forms. Each form a form, will also be a member of a Higher Education providers and
contains children of all levels of House. There are 7 Houses: employers are very important to
ability and a mixture of children everyone at Thomas Adams School
from the various feeder primary • Clee • Corndon and Sixth Form.
schools. As far as possible, we • Lawley • Hawkstone
take care to see that new pupils Throughout Years 7 to 11, there are
• Haughmond • Grinshill
are placed in a form with at least regular opportunities provided to
• Caradoc support our students in planning
some other students that they know
well. Students remain in the same for and managing their own
House points can be earned
form through Years 7 to 11 and will futures. These include visiting
for good work, good behaviour,
usually keep the same form tutor speakers, advice workshops and
citizenship, etc. and are awarded
throughout that time. personalised, one-to-one careers
electronically. Students will be
advice interviews.
praised by tutors and achievements
are often recognised in assemblies.
At this school, I have Good work by students is put on
display and the Headteacher has a
learnt that, no matter what
praise board.
background you have come
from, you can make it. Students’ achievements are also
recognised in press stories, on The opportunities and
The diversity of students
social media and some are included experiences this school
improves the qualities of us in termly newsletters. Prizes and has let me take part in are
as valuable personalities. special privileges are also given to
students who display our values of
unforgettable and I will
Esme Haycocks, Year 11
respect, resilience and success. always be grateful for what
will be some of the best
years of my life. Thomas
Adams has given me the
confidence to go and chase
my dreams in the future to
achieve my best in life.
Millie Clubbe, Year 11
Respect, resilience and success 15School Meals
We provide a wide range of hot Free School Meals are a benefit
and cold food in the dining hall awarded in respect of children
at both break and lunchtime. We under the age of 19, where the
have a cashless catering system parent/carer is in receipt of
and parents upload money onto certain benefits.
an account with Parent Pay. A
username and password are issued To check eligibility and for further
by the school to enable parents to information please contact:
do this.
Shropshire Council
Students who prefer to bring Shirehall
sandwiches are required to eat Abbey Foregate
them in the dining hall. Students are Shrewsbury
not allowed to leave the premises at Shropshire
lunchtime without permission from SY2 6ND
the Headteacher. Parents who wish 0345 678 9000
their children to go home for lunch fsm@shropshire.gov.uk
should send written confirmation of www.shropshire.gov.uk/free-school-meals/
Times of the
this to school.
School day
8.45am Registration / Assembly
9.05am Lesson 1
10.10am Lesson 2
11.10am Break
11.30am Lesson 3
12.35pm Lesson 4
1.35pm Lunch
2.20pm Lesson 5
3.20pm End of school day
Term Dates
These are available to view on our
website www.thomasadams.net
16 www.thomasadams.netThe school allowed us to
actively participate in the
decision making for the new
uniform. The results were a
uniform that pupils, parents
and staff are happy with. It
is practical and gives us a
sense of belonging
Jess Williams
School
Uniform Everyday Uniform PE Kit
Thomas Adams Blazer Thomas Adams Navy PE Polo
The supplier of our school uniform
and PE kit is School Shop Direct Thomas Adams Jumper Thomas Adams Navy Shorts
who are based in Shrewsbury. (optional)
Blue Rugby Shirt
White Collared Shirt (Boys)
You can view and place orders
(short or long sleeved)
via their website Thomas Adams Tracksuit
www.schoolshopdirect.co.uk Charcoal Straight-leg Trousers bottoms/ jumpers/fleeces
are also available
Approved School Skirt
(available from School Shop) Blue football socks
(Boys and Girls)
Knee length Charcoal City
Shorts Trainers with non-marking soles
Black Leather Shoes
(no logos, motifs, no boots)
Thomas Adams House Tie
(house colours)
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How to
find us
The Thomas Adams School
Lowe Hill
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5UB
01939 237000
enquiries@thomasadams.net
www.thomasadams.net
30 ACRE
CAMPUS
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connected
Find out the latest news and what’s
going on via our social media:-
@ThomasAdamsWem
@thomasadamswem
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Disclaimer
All information is correct at the
time of publication. Please visit our
website www.thomasadams.net for the
latest information.
The prospectus can also be downloaded
from our website.
Respect, resilience and success 19“All teachers are
supportive and have
helped me learn new
things throughout
the year.”
Alice Page, Year 10
“I feel part of a
special, meaningful
community. I feel
passionate to
wear the Thomas
Adams badge”
Trinity Costello, Year 10
The Thomas Adams School,
Sixth Form and Boarding, Lowe Hill,
Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5UB
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