Corvedale CofE Primary School
Craven Arms, SY7 9DH · Shropshire · primary school
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54th 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Corvedale CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and sports day, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 83 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 close the gap between the 50.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the School Council influence school decisions?
What Ofsted said about Corvedale CofE Primary School
Overview
Corvedale CofE Primary School is described as a "calm and happy school" where pupils feel it is "like a family." Leaders have established "warm and nurturing relationships" with families, and the school maintains high expectations through an "ambitious" curriculum tailored for mixed-age classes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "high-quality" and "carefully considered," with subject leaders using effective systems like retrieval quizzes to ensure pupils remember key learning.
- The approach to reading is "thorough," with stories and phonics carefully mapped from Nursery to Year 6, ensuring pupils become "proficient readers."
- Children in early years "flourish," settling quickly and developing confidence in their vocabulary through skilled staff support.
- Behaviour is "calm," with pupils respecting rules and embracing differences; bullying is "not tolerated."
- There is an "extensive extra-curricular programme" offering diverse opportunities for pupils to develop skills and talents.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure subject leaders fully monitor the impact of recent curriculum changes to understand how well pupils learn the intended content.
- Teaching and resources for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) require better adaptation to ensure they learn effectively.
- Safeguarding records need to be logged in a "detailed and consistent way," with clear documentation of follow-up actions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, though the report notes that some records lack sufficient detail regarding follow-up actions, which does not put pupils at risk but hinders clear tracking.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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