Is St Giles CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 39th of 107 primary schools in Shropshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Giles CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 42% of pupils at St Giles CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Giles CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Giles CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Giles CofE Primary School

Portland Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY2 5NJ

Local ranking39th of 107 primary schools in Shropshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 42.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 47.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 45

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 303
Boys: 154 (50%)
Girls: 152 (50%)
Capacity: 315 (97% full)
SEND: 20.1%
FSM Eligible: 9.9%
EAL: 3.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 15.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,403/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.3%
White Other: 3.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Asian Indian: 1.7%
Asian Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%
Mixed Other: 0.3%

88.3%

White British

3.7%

White Other

2.0%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01743356579

admin@st-giles.shropshire.sch.uk

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Portland Crescent

Shrewsbury, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 123503
UKPRN: 10080539
Establishment No.: 3104

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