The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 126
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Miss Catherine Dunleavy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Trefonen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9DY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Trefonen CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Trefonen CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trefonen CofE Primary School?
Trefonen CofE Primary School currently has 126 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trefonen CofE Primary School take?
Trefonen CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trefonen CofE Primary School?
Trefonen CofE Primary School is in Oswestry, SY10 9DY, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trefonen CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Trefonen 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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