The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 93
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Miss Catherine Coleman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Upton Magna, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4TZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery currently has 93 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery take?
St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery is in Shrewsbury, SY4 4TZ, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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