Greenacres Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY1 3QG · Shropshire · primary school
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91st 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 — 1.7/10 against 1,246 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greenacres 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 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 (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school plan to close the gap with the national median in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Greenacres Primary School
Overview
Greenacres Primary School is described as having a "positive and nurturing ethos" where staff show "warmth and care" towards pupils. The report highlights that pupils are "keen to share what they have learned" and behave well, supported by staff who know them well as individuals. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with effective leadership and strong personal development.
Strengths
- Staff build "positive relationships" with pupils, helping them become "confident to talk and offer their views."
- The school has created an "ambitious curriculum" with clearly identified skills in most subjects, supporting successful learning progression.
- Reading is a "high priority," with "effective approaches in daily phonics lessons" in the early years and key stage 1.
- Behaviour systems are clear, resulting in "calm and focused" classrooms where pupils show "high levels of independence."
- Leaders have strengthened the school through "stable leadership and staffing," with high staff morale and support from the trust.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of "higher order reading skills, such as inference and deduction" in key stage 2 is not precise enough, leaving some pupils less fluent than intended.
- In a "small number of subjects," the curriculum is at an early stage, resulting in "gaps in pupils’ learning" or missing foundational knowledge.
- Attendance is not yet "sufficiently effective," with some pupils missing valuable learning due to irregular or late attendance.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 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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