The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 372
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 18.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Bond (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Elson Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9EU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ellesmere Primary School?
Ellesmere Primary School currently has 372 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ellesmere Primary School take?
Ellesmere Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ellesmere Primary School?
Ellesmere Primary School is in Ellesmere, SY12 9EU, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ellesmere Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ellesmere Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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