The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 8 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 3 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 18
- Capacity
- 32%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Miss Anna Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newcastle, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8QL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Newcastle CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newcastle CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newcastle CofE Primary School?
Newcastle CofE Primary School currently has 18 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newcastle CofE Primary School take?
Newcastle CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newcastle CofE Primary School?
Newcastle CofE Primary School is in Craven Arms, SY7 8QL, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newcastle CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newcastle 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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