Grange Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY1 3QR · Shropshire · primary school
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88th 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 — 0.1/10 against 1,435 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 19.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.04 |
| 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.
Grange Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 19.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school ensure that the breakfast and after-school clubs are accessible to all families?
What Ofsted said about Grange Primary School
Overview
Grange Primary School is described as a place where pupils "thrive" within a "calm and orderly" environment. The report highlights a strong culture of care, noting that the school’s vision of "achievement through caring" is realised through "highly effective pastoral care." Leaders have a clear vision for pupils to flourish academically and socially, supported by effective trust oversight.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent" behaviour and "high levels of self-control," contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
- Personal development is enhanced "exceptionally well" through extensive out-of-class experiences, such as residential trips and roles like "playground leader."
- The reading programme is effective, helping pupils become "confident, fluent readers" with a sharp focus on vocabulary in early years.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well" due to attentive staff and effective use of person-centred plans.
- Staff feel "valued and respected," with leaders taking workload and well-being seriously.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders are relatively new and lack necessary training, leading to "variability in teachers’ subject knowledge" that sometimes limits pupils’ progress.
- The school must ensure subject leaders have the "appropriate knowledge and skills" to embed the revised curriculum and address learning gaps.
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 | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 19% |
| 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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