The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs Clare Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Eyton Lane, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Baschurch CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Baschurch CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Baschurch CofE Primary School?
Baschurch CofE Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Baschurch CofE Primary School take?
Baschurch CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Baschurch CofE Primary School?
Baschurch CofE Primary School is in Shrewsbury, SY4 2AU, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Baschurch CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Baschurch CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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