Gobowen Primary School
Oswestry, SY11 3LD · Shropshire · primary school
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18th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 3,623 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 92.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gobowen Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 92.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for golf, tag rugby, netball, cheer leading, karate, choir, and football. Sports include rounders, cross country, tennis, and gymnastics, alongside puppet making. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in maths? How are the various sports and clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Gobowen Primary School
Overview
Gobowen Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an ambitious and broad curriculum that enables pupils to achieve very well academically, personally, and socially. The school fosters a calm, orderly environment where pupils are friendly, polite, and excited about their learning, with a strong emphasis on human rights and respectful debate.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to be broad and ambitious, enabling pupils to learn essential knowledge and transfer skills across subjects, such as applying mathematical concepts in science.
- Teachers have secure subject knowledge and present new information clearly, while a strong phonics programme ensures pupils become confident, fluent readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in school life, receiving appropriate support and adaptations to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Personal development is a significant strength, with pupils encouraged to debate issues confidently and take on leadership roles, fostering a deep understanding of British values and responsibilities.
- Leaders and staff work closely as a team, with governors providing effective support and challenge, and staff workload being managed mindfully.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should consistently check how well pupils are learning throughout lessons to identify and address misunderstandings or errors swiftly, preventing slowed learning for some pupils.
Safeguarding
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 92% |
| 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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