Longnor CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY5 7PP · Shropshire · primary school
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5th 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 886 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 7.1/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longnor CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a computing club and go on a Home Farm Trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 116 pupils against a stated capacity of 118. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the computing club? How does the school manage the transition for new starters given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Longnor CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at this school, benefiting from an “ambitious” curriculum that ensures they develop a “depth of knowledge” in all subjects. Leaders have crafted an “exceptionally well-considered” educational experience where every child is encouraged to find their individual gifts, resulting in “excellent” behaviour and strong relationships across the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced” to build progressively, with leaders ensuring teachers know “exactly what pupils should learn and when.”
- There is an “embedded culture of reading,” with books chosen specifically to promote “diversity and inclusion” and support phonics development.
- Staff provide “high-quality support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are “fully included” in school life.
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with older pupils acting as positive role models who display “excellent manners.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with “planned inclusivity” challenging stereotypes and pupils making a “positive contribution to society.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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