The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 369
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- SEVERN BRIDGES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Adele Thain (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShrewsbury Academy
Secondary · 530m away
Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service
Pupil referral unit · 561m away
Sundorne Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 611m away
Severndale
Special school · 1.6km away
Wilfred Owen Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Severndale Specialist Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Greenacres Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Harlescott Junior School?
Harlescott Junior School currently has 369 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harlescott Junior School take?
Harlescott Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harlescott Junior School?
Harlescott Junior School is in Shrewsbury, SY1 4QN, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harlescott Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Harlescott Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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