Thomas Adams School and Sixth Form

About Thomas Adams School and Sixth Form

Thomas Adams School is a thriving co-educational community school, sixth form, and boarding house, located in the heart of Wem. With a history dating back to 1650, when Sir Thomas Adams founded the Free School of Wem, we are proud of our long-standing tradition of excellence in education.

Set within a 30-acre campus, our school provides a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Lowe Hill caters to students in Years 7-11, offering excellent facilities across all subject areas. Our Sixth Form is based at Noble Street, within the characterful grammar school building, providing a focused and supportive setting for post-16 education.

Adams House, our well-established boarding house, welcomes up to 65 students from the UK and beyond. With dedicated staff providing outstanding pastoral care, our boarders benefit from a safe, nurturing and inspiring home away from home.

At Thomas Adams, our core values are respect, resilience, and success. With around 1,200 students, many from the surrounding rural areas, we remain firmly rooted in our community. We are proud to maintain a community school ethos and belief, aiming to help all students of all abilities fulfil their potential.

Since joining The 3-18 Education Trust in 2020, we have continued to grow, benefitting from significant investment in our facilities including fire safety, IT infrastructure, and a new student support building. We also have the opportunity to collaborate with other schools.

We are proud of our strong links with The Drapers’ Company, a historic London livery company with a long tradition of supporting education, which continues to provide invaluable support to our school. Together, we create an environment where students flourish academically and personally, truly growing together, fulfilling potential. 

Headteacher, Mark Cooper

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⭐ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ⭐

We’re so proud of Cadet Corporal Molly from the Nantwich Detachment of the Army Cadet Force!

Recently, Molly was one of just 17 cadets selected by Cheshire and IOM Cadets to take part in the Lord Lieutenant’s Review and a 21 Gun Salute in York, marking HM King Charles III’s birthday. She paraded through the city, met the Lord Lieutenant of Yorkshire, and watched an impressive live fire display by 4 Regiment Royal Artillery.

As the Standard Bearer, Molly and her detachment were also honoured to attend the Czechoslovakian Remembrance Parade at Cholmondeley Castle. This special event commemorated the arrival of Czechoslovak troops in 1940 who later formed a brigade and RAF squadrons after seeking refuge in Britain during WWII.

Molly has been part of the Army Cadets since Year 8 and is currently working through her 3-Star training. With Annual Camp in Scotland and an Inland Kayaking Course lined up this summer, she’s well on her way to starting 4-Star training by September!

👏 A huge well done, Molly – we can’t wait to see what you achieve next!

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⭐ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ⭐

We’re so proud of Cadet Corporal Molly from the Nantwich Detachment of the Army Cadet Force!

Recently, Molly was one of just 17 cadets selected by Cheshire and IOM Cadets to take part in the Lord Lieutenant’s Review and a 21 Gun Salute in York, marking HM King Charles III’s birthday. She paraded through the city, met the Lord Lieutenant of Yorkshire, and watched an impressive live fire display by 4 Regiment Royal Artillery. 

As the Standard Bearer, Molly and her detachment were also honoured to attend the Czechoslovakian Remembrance Parade at Cholmondeley Castle. This special event commemorated the arrival of Czechoslovak troops in 1940 who later formed a brigade and RAF squadrons after seeking refuge in Britain during WWII. 

Molly has been part of the Army Cadets since Year 8 and is currently working through her 3-Star training. With Annual Camp in Scotland and an Inland Kayaking Course lined up this summer, she’s well on her way to starting 4-Star training by September!

👏 A huge well done, Molly – we can’t wait to see what you achieve next!

#StudentSpotlight #ArmyCadets #CadetLife #ACF #CadetSuccess

📸 Rotary Club Young Photographer Competition 2025 – We’re proud to announce the results of this year’s Rotary Club Young Photographer Competition! A huge well done to everyone who took part – all entrants received House Points for their efforts!

🏆 Overall Winner: Lucie Williams (Year 9.5)
🎖️ Highly Commended: Frances Mansell (Year 9.7)
🎖️ Highly Commended: Abbie Roberts (Year 7.5)

Rotary Club President, Peter Broomhall, joined us in school to present certificates and trophies to the talented winners. Thank you to the Rotary Club for supporting young creativity and celebrating student talent!

#StudentSuccess #RotaryPhotography #CreativityInFocus #SchoolPride #HousePoints
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📸 Rotary Club Young Photographer Competition 2025 – We’re proud to announce the results of this year’s Rotary Club Young Photographer Competition! A huge well done to everyone who took part – all entrants received House Points for their efforts! 

🏆 Overall Winner: Lucie Williams (Year 9.5)
🎖️ Highly Commended: Frances Mansell (Year 9.7)
🎖️ Highly Commended: Abbie Roberts (Year 7.5)

Rotary Club President, Peter Broomhall, joined us in school to present certificates and trophies to the talented winners. Thank you to the Rotary Club for supporting young creativity and celebrating student talent!

#StudentSuccess #RotaryPhotography #CreativityInFocus #SchoolPride #HousePointsImage attachment

U15 Boys County Final - Well done to our U15 boys team who competed in the Shropshire Schools Final! The team finished 5th overall with multiple 1st place finishes - an impressive result at this high level of competition.

#shropshirefinals #u15athletics #countylevel #thomasadamsschool
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U15 Boys County Final - Well done to our U15 boys team who competed in the Shropshire Schools Final! The team finished 5th overall with multiple 1st place finishes - an impressive result at this high level of competition.

#ShropshireFinals #U15Athletics #CountyLevel #ThomasAdamsSchool
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