Mount Pleasant Primary
Shrewsbury, SY1 3BY · Shropshire · primary school
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80th 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 — 3.4/10 against 3,141 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.25 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mount Pleasant Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and participate in Arts and Creativity Week.
Getting in
The published school roll is 346 pupils against a stated capacity of 361. 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 activities are included in Arts and Creativity Week? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Mount Pleasant Primary
Overview
Mount Pleasant Primary is described as a welcoming school where pupils are happy, safe, and well-supported emotionally. While leaders have established strong systems for personal development and behaviour, the report identifies inconsistencies in teaching quality and pupil achievement, particularly in phonics, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- The ‘Darwin growth curriculum’ is well sequenced and helps pupils develop high levels of emotional intelligence, resilience, and understanding of British values.
- Behaviour is “calm, orderly and respectful,” with staff effectively managing rare incidents of disruption and ensuring pupils feel safe.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support, including ‘nurture’ provision, and make positive progress from their starting points.
- Leaders maintain rigorous attendance monitoring and work closely with families to support pupils at risk of missing school.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure highly effective teaching is evident across all key stages so all pupils learn the curriculum as intended.
- Staff need expertise to help pupils who fall behind in phonics catch up quickly and become fluent readers.
- Teaching must better support pupils in developing essential skills in handwriting, spelling, and mathematics to prepare them for future learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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