Minsterley Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY5 0BE · Shropshire · primary school
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15th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 3,014 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Minsterley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take part in drumming lessons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 pupils against a stated capacity of 161. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Minsterley Primary School
Overview
Minsterley Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "warm, welcoming and inclusive" where pupils achieve well due to strong staff support. The inspection confirms that leaders have maintained high standards since the previous judgement, with a curriculum that is "engaging and exciting" and a culture where pupils feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-designed with high expectations, featuring a "well-conceived rolling programme" that effectively addresses the challenges of mixed-age classes.
- Pupils achieve very well in mathematics and computing, benefiting from lessons where teachers "revisit, and pupils practise, previous concepts" to build deep understanding.
- Reading is a significant strength, with pupils becoming "fluent, competent readers" who enjoy high-quality books and receive swift support if they fall behind.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils being "polite, confident and have positive attitudes to education," creating a "safe, happy and industrious atmosphere."
- The school offers a "big offer" of extra-curricular opportunities, including meaningful trips and clubs, fulfilling its promise of diverse experiences for all pupils.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not always revisit previous learning successfully enough, meaning pupils struggle to retain information as well as they could.
- The school should extend the effective practice seen in stronger subjects to ensure pupils remember knowledge in all subjects to build successfully on future learning.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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
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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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