Shrewsbury School has been shortlisted in the Tes Schools Awards 2026

We are proud to announce that Shrewsbury School has been shortlisted for this year’s Tes Schools Awards, which celebrate the UK’s most inspiring teachers and schools from both the state and independent sectors, following a record-breaking number of nominations.

Our shortlisting for the new category of Teacher Development Initiative of the Year, reflects our commitment to staff development and a recognition of our evidence-based approach to teaching and learning, grounded in our whole person approach to education.

Since 2009, the Tes Schools Awards have celebrated the achievements of school staff and institutions across the UK. The awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding work taking place across schools, celebrating the individuals and teams making a meaningful impact on pupils, staff and their wider communities.

Shrewsbury School’s Headmaster Leo Winkley said:

“We are delighted that the work of our teaching staff, and academic leaders, in applying the ‘science of learning’ to our classroom craft has been recognised in the TES Schools Awards 2026. 

“Teachers at Shrewsbury have eagerly embraced and embedded the most contemporary approaches to pedagogy.  Understanding ‘how learning happens’ has helped us to inspire and accelerate our pupils’ learning.  This national recognition is a welcome validation of all the hard work of staff and pupils alike in pursuing the ‘serious fun’ of academic learning together.”

Rod Williams, CEO of Tes, commented:

“This year’s shortlist showcases the exceptional standard of entries across the Tes Schools Awards, reflecting the breadth of impact being delivered in UK education. Each category highlights schools and individuals who are not only driving meaningful change within their own settings, but also setting a benchmark for the wider sector. The Tes Schools Awards are designed to recognise and elevate this work, celebrating those making a measurable difference to pupils, staff and communities across the UK – and with a record number of nominations received this year, it clearly reinforces the strength and impact being delivered across the UK education sector.”

This year’s awards will be hosted by award-winning comedian, writer and presenter Katherine Ryan, with winners announced at a gala ceremony on 19th June at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.