The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mr Tomaz Lowrie-Herz (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bogey Lane, Pontesbury CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0TF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Pontesbury CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pontesbury CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pontesbury CofE Primary School?
Pontesbury CofE Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pontesbury CofE Primary School take?
Pontesbury CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pontesbury CofE Primary School?
Pontesbury CofE Primary School is in Shrewsbury, SY5 0TF, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pontesbury CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pontesbury 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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