Long Mountain CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY5 9HT · Shropshire · primary school
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65th 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 — 4.5/10 against 4,013 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Long Mountain CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Football Club and Netball Club, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 131 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 actions are being taken to address the 2024 inspection findings? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils' daily routine?
What Ofsted said about Long Mountain CofE Primary School
Overview
This is described as a "very happy school" where pupils feel "safe and cared for" and demonstrate strong behaviour. While the new headteacher has reinvigorated the school with an "enriched curriculum" and improved early years provision, inconsistencies in teaching delivery mean pupils do not always make the progress they should in all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind to each other, polite, articulate and confident," with older children naturally caring for younger ones.
- Early years provision is effective, with staff adapting the curriculum to meet individual needs, resulting in good progress from starting points.
- Early reading is taught effectively, with "nearly all pupils" learning to read with fluency and comprehension.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" through rapid identification and appropriate interventions.
- Communication with parents has improved significantly, with parents being "very positive and appreciative" of recent achievements.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must follow the intended curriculum in all subjects to ensure learning is "carefully sequenced" rather than disjointed.
- Support for struggling readers must include specific checks for understanding to ensure pupils comprehend what they read, not just sound out words.
- Handwriting and spelling require specific teaching to prevent them from hampering pupils’ ability to use vocabulary and present ideas clearly.
- Leaders must ensure personal development elements are delivered consistently and frequently enough to prepare pupils for their next steps.
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 | 23% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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