The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (136% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 76
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Morris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Norbury, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5EA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Norbury Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Norbury Primary School and Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norbury Primary School and Nursery?
Norbury Primary School and Nursery currently has 76 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norbury Primary School and Nursery take?
Norbury Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norbury Primary School and Nursery?
Norbury Primary School and Nursery is in Bishops Castle, SY9 5EA, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norbury Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Norbury Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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