Pontesbury CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY5 0TF · Shropshire · primary school
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37th 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 4,258 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 4.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pontesbury CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join environmental, gardening, computer, languages, homework, film, library, and chess clubs. Sports include football, tag rugby, tennis, cricket, hockey, cross-country, and rounders. Arts and music cover music activities, art and crafts, dancing, and choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity by 1? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Pontesbury CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this warm and welcoming village school,” benefiting from “nurturing relationships with staff” that help them feel “valued, happy and safe.” The report highlights a “strong culture of mutual support and teamwork” among staff, with leadership and early years provision judged as outstanding.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “highly effective,” with staff having “high expectations” and providing a “strong foundation” for learning.
- The curriculum has been strengthened with a “logical sequence” of key knowledge, helping pupils “understand and remember their learning over time.”
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff are “well trained” in phonics, helping pupils develop “confidence and fluency.”
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with “carefully tailored support” enabling them to achieve well.
- Pupils are “polite and courteous,” with positive attendance rates and effective support when concerns arise.
Areas to improve
- Staff must support pupils to address errors in written work, as mistakes in “presentation, spelling and punctuation” are not consistently corrected, impeding learning.
- The school should ensure pupils have a “secure understanding of British values and different cultures,” as their current knowledge is “quite limited.”
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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