The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 387
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mr Adam Farrington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Curriers Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8EJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Shifnal Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shifnal Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shifnal Primary School?
Shifnal Primary School currently has 387 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shifnal Primary School take?
Shifnal Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shifnal Primary School?
Shifnal Primary School is in Shifnal, TF11 8EJ, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shifnal Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shifnal Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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