The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 22% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
22%
-40.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 109
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Morris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Chirbury, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6BN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery?
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery currently has 109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery take?
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery?
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery is in Montgomery, SY15 6BN, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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