Is St Marys CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 December 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 46th of 107 primary schools in Shropshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at St Marys CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at St Marys 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 Marys CofE Primary School

Poynton Road, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, SY4 4JR

Local ranking46th of 107 primary schools in Shropshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

266

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 December 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 34

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 233
Boys: 115 (51%)
Girls: 111 (49%)
Capacity: 266 (85% full)
SEND: 18.4%
FSM Eligible: 20.0%
EAL: 3.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 15.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,671/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 90.1%
White Other: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Black African: 1.3%
Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.9%

90.1%

White British

2.6%

White Other

1.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01939250323

admin@stmarys.empowermat.co.uk

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Poynton Road

Shrewsbury, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 147568
UKPRN: 10084736
Establishment No.: 3134
Trust: EMPOWER TRUST

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