The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs Justine Keeling-Paglia (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
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Sheriffhales, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8RA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool?
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool take?
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool?
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is in Shifnal, TF11 8RA, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool have a sixth form?
No, Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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