Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)
Ludlow, SY8 3HF · Shropshire · primary school
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38th of 97 primary schools in Shropshire we can score, 127 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and can attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 pupils against a stated capacity of 130. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and enjoying school, appreciating opportunities to take on responsibilities such as sports leaders and the pupil safety committee. The report highlights that pupils feel safe, cared for, and fully included, with clear routines in place to support their well-being. Recent changes to the curriculum and behaviour policy have led to improved attitudes to learning and better outcomes in English and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and enjoy school" and feel "safe and cared for," knowing they can speak to any adult if they have concerns.
- There has been a "dedicated focus on improving pupils’ reading" which has led to "significant improvements" in phonics and literacy.
- Staff identify concerns about learning quickly, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "supported well" with additional adults and resources.
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils responding well to "high expectations" and playing together happily at breaktimes.
- The school offers many opportunities for pupils to take on roles of leadership and responsibility, contributing strongly to their "personal development."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure precise knowledge and skills are identified and sequenced logically in all subjects, as some curriculum reviews are incomplete.
- Leaders need to establish detailed monitoring across all subjects to gain a clear understanding of pupil achievement and curriculum effectiveness.
- Work for pupils with SEND must be adapted more precisely to enable them to fully access learning tasks and achieve highly.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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