Longden CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY5 8EX · Shropshire · primary school
79th 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 the 1,952 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.37 |
| 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.
Get to know the school
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%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in February 2026. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join Cookery, Lego, and Film Clubs, or play football, netball, cricket, and rounders. An after-school club is available, but there is no breakfast club.
Getting in. The school has 140 pupils in a building with 105 places, meaning it is over capacity by 35. Consequently, places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily routine when operating 35 pupils over its stated capacity? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How does the school support pupils who do not attend the after-school club?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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