Church Preen Primary School
Nr Much Wenlock, SY6 7LH · Shropshire · primary school
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34th 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 4,190 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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) 2023/24 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Church Preen Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 41 pupils against a stated capacity of 91. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 pupils? How does the school monitor progress for children who are below the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Church Preen Primary School
Overview
Church Preen Primary School is described as a ‘small and friendly’ institution where pupils ‘love learning’ within a supportive ‘family’ environment. The report highlights that staff maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who are polite, kind, and well-prepared for the next stage of their education. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in an ethos of ‘support, praise and encouragement’, showing respect and helping one another.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and broad’, with a new phonics scheme helping pupils read with ‘confidence and fluency’.
- Mathematics teaching ensures pupils ‘reason well and solve challenging problems’ while deepening their knowledge.
- There is a ‘full enrichment programme’ including outdoor learning, competitions, and leadership opportunities that build confidence.
- Strong relationships exist between home and school, with ‘full and widespread support from parents and carers’.
Areas to improve
- Topic and lesson plans in some subjects ‘lack detail’ and do not always help build pupils’ learning over time.
- Subject leaders do not always check the quality of plans or implementation, meaning they may not know where improvement is required.
- Early years staff do not all possess the ‘depth of skills and knowledge’ to effectively support children’s behaviour and learning.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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