The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 24.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Manning (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oak Meadow, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5PA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bishops Castle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishops Castle Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishops Castle Primary School?
Bishops Castle Primary School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishops Castle Primary School take?
Bishops Castle Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishops Castle Primary School?
Bishops Castle Primary School is in Bishops Castle, SY9 5PA, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishops Castle Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishops Castle Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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