The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp 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)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 429
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Larkham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Winefride's RC Independent School
Independent · 490m away
Shrewsbury High School GDST
Independent · 647m away
Shrewsbury School
Independent · 946m away
Bettws Lifehouse
Independent · 1.2km away
Prestfelde School
Independent · 1.4km away
The Priory School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Crowmoor Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
David Banks School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Coleham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coleham Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coleham Primary School?
Coleham Primary School currently has 429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coleham Primary School take?
Coleham Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Coleham Primary School?
Coleham Primary School is in Shrewsbury, SY3 7EN, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coleham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Coleham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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