The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 8 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 19
- Capacity
- 34%
- FSM
- 21.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Morris (Federation Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Norbury, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5EA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Stiperstones CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stiperstones CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stiperstones CofE Primary School?
Stiperstones CofE Primary School currently has 19 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stiperstones CofE Primary School take?
Stiperstones CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stiperstones CofE Primary School?
Stiperstones CofE Primary School is in Bishops Castle, SY9 5EA, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stiperstones CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stiperstones 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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