Ellesmere Primary School
Ellesmere, SY12 9EU · Shropshire · primary school
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46th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.3/10 against 3,364 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ellesmere Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take part in a residential trip to Redridge and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 378 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the residential trip to Redridge fit into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Ellesmere Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as "happy, safe and well cared for," benefiting from "warm relationships" and clear behavioural expectations known as the ‘Ellesmere Way’. The school delivers a "broad and ambitious curriculum" where reading and writing are integrated across subjects, fostering enthusiastic learners who make good progress.
Strengths
- Pupils develop "effective learning behaviours" and understand how subjects interconnect, such as mathematics supporting science and history.
- A strong "culture of reading" ensures nearly all pupils learn to read fluently, with daily practice creating "confident readers" who choose to read for pleasure.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" through a flexible curriculum and rapid identification of learning barriers.
- Personal development is robust, with pupils learning to appreciate different cultures and taking on leadership roles like "peer mentors" and "mental health ambassadors".
- Attendance is "good and improving" due to the school’s constant emphasis on the importance of daily attendance.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure learning activities focus less on recording knowledge and more on "deepening their knowledge" so pupils remember important concepts and facts over time.
- Intended subject-specific knowledge and skills are occasionally not clear enough to pupils, requiring better design of learning activities to secure understanding.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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