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David Banks School

Other independent special school · Shrewsbury · SY2 6QP

Ages 11–17 · Shropshire

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
24
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 11–17

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mr Chris Chambers

Location

Address
Oteley Island, Oteley Road
Postcode
SY2 6QP
Town
Shrewsbury
County
Shropshire
Local authority
Shropshire
District
Shropshire
Constituency
Shrewsbury and Atcham
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 11–17, in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Notable characteristics: independent, special school. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Shrewsbury
69
Academies among open schools in Shrewsbury
54% (37)
Open schools in SY2
8
Open schools in Shropshire LA
187

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ShrewsburyNear SY2

  • Prestfelde School

    Other independent school

    Shrewsbury · SY2 6NZ · Shropshire

    Ages 3–13

    1.0 miles away

  • Coleham Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Shrewsbury · SY3 7EN · Shropshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.1%

    1.1 miles away

  • Bettws Lifehouse

    Other independent special school

    Shropshire · SY3 9AH · Shropshire

    Ages 5–19

    • Att89.3

    1.2 miles away

  • Meole Brace School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Shrewsbury · SY3 9DW · Shropshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.7
    • P8-0.2
    • Absence9.1%

    1.3 miles away

  • The Priory School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Shrewsbury · SY3 9EE · Shropshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att854.0
    • P80.4
    • Absence7.0%

    1.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Chris Chambers

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