The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 58
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Miss Anna Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Lawn Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School currently has 58 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School take?
St Mary's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is in Bucknell, SY7 0AA, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's 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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