The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 19%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- EMPOWER TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah North (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Poynton Road, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Marys CofE Primary School?
St Marys CofE Primary School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Marys CofE Primary School take?
St Marys CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Marys CofE Primary School?
St Marys CofE Primary School is in Shrewsbury, SY4 4JR, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Marys CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Marys 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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