The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Howell-James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Racecourse Lane, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6JG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Much Wenlock Primary School?
Much Wenlock Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Much Wenlock Primary School take?
Much Wenlock Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Much Wenlock Primary School?
Much Wenlock Primary School is in Much Wenlock, TF13 6JG, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Much Wenlock Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Much Wenlock Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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