The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 181
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Miss Katie Wilcox (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
Full inspection: Good
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0BE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Minsterley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Minsterley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Minsterley Primary School?
Minsterley Primary School currently has 181 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Minsterley Primary School take?
Minsterley Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Minsterley Primary School?
Minsterley Primary School is in Shrewsbury, SY5 0BE, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Minsterley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Minsterley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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