A Global
Welcome
We are proud to welcome students from around the world into a community where friendship, support and belonging are at the heart of daily life. Our new boarding video captures this spirit beautifully, with our students greeting you in their native languages — a celebration of the diversity that makes Thomas Adams School feel like home.
No matter where you come from, you’ll find a family here.
Watch the video and hear directly from our boarders about what it means to be part of our community.
One Community. One School. One Home.
Join the
Largest Family in Shropshire
Welcome to Adams House, where students from across the UK and around the world discover not just exceptional education, but a genuine home away from home. As one of only 32 state boarding schools in the UK, we offer something truly special: outstanding education with accessible boarding that opens doors to extraordinary futures.
Exceptional Value
Great Opportunity
FREE Education with Affordable Boarding Our unique position as a state boarding school means parents pay only for accommodation and supervision, with educational costs met by the Local Authority. Starting from £4,000 per term for weekly boarding, our fees are typically less than a third of independent school costs, making exceptional education accessible to families seeking genuine value. For more information, see our Adams House Boarding Fees
Free education available to students who hold a current UK passport or have a right to residency in the UK.
Your New Home
In the Heart of Shropshire
Step into Adams House and you’ll instantly feel at home. Set in attractive rural surroundings in Wem, North Shropshire, our boarding house welcomes boys and girls aged 11 to 18, with capacity for up to 65 students. With excellent transport links by road and rail to London, Birmingham, and Manchester, we’re perfectly positioned for both accessibility and tranquillity.
A Multicultural Community For years, we’ve been welcoming students from the UK and across the world, creating a vibrant, multicultural community where genuine respect for diverse values and beliefs flourishes. Our students consistently tell us how happy, safe, and secure they feel at Adams House—testament to the caring environment we’ve carefully cultivated.
Helping students feel confident and supported
Comprehensive Care and Support
11 to 18
Moving Support
We understand how daunting it can be to move away from home, sometimes even to a different country. That’s why our experienced team is dedicated to making your transition as smooth and positive as possible. By the time our boarders leave us, they’ve developed into well-rounded individuals with a positive outlook on the world.
11 to 18
Pastoral Care
Our team of experienced, non-teaching houseparents focuses solely on boarder welfare. All concerns are handled with strict confidentiality and sensitivity, ensuring every student feels heard and supported. During school hours, our boarding team works closely with the school’s pastoral system, sharing information on a need-to-know basis to ensure comprehensive care.
11 to 18
Student Leaders
Students are actively encouraged to have a genuine say in how the boarding house is run. By electing prefects to represent their fellow pupils, we ensure that the voices of all boarders are heard.
Helping students feel confident and supported.
Academic Excellence and Personal Growth
Personalised Academic Support
We encourage all boarders, regardless of age or ability, to strive for their academic best. Our approach combines a school-based mentor programme with supervised homework sessions in boarding. The Director of Boarding receives daily updates on any homework concerns, addressing issues promptly each evening.
Holistic Development
Recognising that learning extends beyond the classroom, we provide comprehensive support for our sixth form boarders through dedicated tutors and boarding house staff, all coordinated by our Director of Boarding.
11 to 18
Life Beyond the Classroom
Enriching Weekend Experiences With the majority of our boarders staying at weekends, we offer an extensive range of extra-curricular activities designed to broaden minds and maintain active, healthy lifestyles. Whether your interests lie in theatre, sport, shopping, or simply spending time with friends, there’s something for everyone.
Student-Led Activities Our boarders have an active say in organising activities, ensuring programmes reflect their interests and preferences. While participation is voluntary, we encourage involvement as it provides excellent opportunities for friendship-building and developing the well-rounded experiences that appeal to future employers and higher education institutions.
Helping students feel confident and supported.
Adams House Handbook
This handbook is designed to give you and your family a clear guide to life at Adams House. Inside, you will find important information about our routines, expectations, values, and the many opportunities available to boarders. We hope it will help you feel prepared, reassured, and excited about joining our community. Click Below to Access.
Ready to Join Our Family?
Get in Touch For further information or to arrange an individual tour for your family, please contact our Director of Boarding, Mrs Nicola Cooper:
Email: adamshouse@tas.318education.co.uk
Director of Boarding: nicola.cooper@tas.318education.co.uk
Apply Today! We’re currently accepting applications. To begin your Adams House journey, please complete our Boarding Application Form. Please note, the Boarding Application Form is to be completed by a Parent/Carer. Once received, we’ll be in touch promptly.
If you’re joining us in Year 12 at Thomas Adams Sixth Form, you’ll also need to complete a separate Sixth Form Application. The Sixth Form application needs to be completed by the prospective student.
Visit Us: We’re always delighted to arrange individual tours for prospective boarders and their families. Experience firsthand the warmth, community spirit, and exceptional opportunities that make Adams House truly special.
Discover a place where academic excellence meets genuine care, where diversity is celebrated, and where every student finds their place in our extended family. Welcome to Adams House—your home away from home.
Contact
The Thomas Adams School
Lowe Hill
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5UB
Tel: +44 1939 237000