The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 116
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs L Edgerton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Frodesley Road, Longnor, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7PP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Longnor CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Longnor CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longnor CofE Primary School?
Longnor CofE Primary School currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longnor CofE Primary School take?
Longnor CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longnor CofE Primary School?
Longnor CofE Primary School is in Shrewsbury, SY5 7PP, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longnor CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Longnor CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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