Radbrook Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY3 6DZ · Shropshire · primary school
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78th 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 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Radbrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Wellbeing Club and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 312 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the whole cohort? How does the Wellbeing Club integrate with the broader curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Radbrook Primary School
Overview
Radbrook Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as an inclusive community hub where pupils achieve well, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff are praised for their dedication to ensuring the school’s vision is realised.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-thought-out" with a "firm foundation in the early years," ensuring knowledge builds in a logical order.
- Pupils with SEND are identified quickly and receive effective support to access the same "ambitious curriculum as their peers."
- Reading is taught successfully, with staff skilfully following the phonics programme to help pupils read with "increasing fluency and accuracy."
- Behaviour is well managed through clear routines and high expectations, including the use of "calm spaces" for pupils needing support.
- Personal development is "impressive," with pupils engaging in "Darwin awards" and wider experiences that deepen academic learning.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff are not sufficiently supported to teach curriculums as intended, meaning pupils do not consistently learn the most important knowledge.
- Checks on learning in some subjects do not identify gaps in knowledge quickly enough, slowing progress for pupils who need additional help.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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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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