Is Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard, one at Needs attention and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 88th of 107 primary schools in Shropshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 40% of pupils at Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery 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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Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery

Tilstock Lane, Tilstock, Whitchurch, SY13 3JL

Local ranking88th of 107 primary schools in Shropshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 40.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 55.0%
Writing (Expected): 45.0%
Maths (Expected): 40.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 40.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 20

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 122
Boys: 67 (54%)
Girls: 56 (46%)
Capacity: 105 (117% full)
SEND: 19.7%
FSM Eligible: 23.3%
EAL: 2.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 16.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,253/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.8%
White Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
White Irish: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.8%

91.8%

White British

2.5%

White Other

2.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01948880347

tilstock.admin@til.mmat.co.uk

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Tilstock Lane

Whitchurch, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 144983
UKPRN: 10065493
Establishment No.: 2009
Trust: MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST

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