St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Shifnal, TF11 9HD · Shropshire · primary school
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26th 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Story Rangers, Embrace, Science Club, Art Club 'Creation Station', and Outdoor Wild Learning. Sports include Dance Dynamics and gymnastics for Key Stages 1 and 2. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 398 pupils against a stated capacity of 294. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining from other schools during the year?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Andrew's CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where the core values of ‘respect, friendship and perseverance’ permeate through the community. Pupils describe the environment as having a ‘calm atmosphere’ and are ‘exceptionally polite and considerate of others’. The school sits at the heart of the local community, with staff maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6’ and are ‘eager to learn’.
- The curriculum has been ‘redeveloped... with success’, particularly in early reading, where a new phonics programme ensures pupils ‘achieve well in phonics by the end of Year 1’.
- Relationships in the early years are ‘warm and nurturing’, with children well prepared for Year 1 through integrated outdoor learning.
- Governors are ‘well trained’ and ‘fully committed’, seeking external advice to ensure an accurate view of performance.
- Staff feel ‘well supported’ due to careful consideration of workload and well-being by leaders and governors.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is ‘not well sequenced to build on pupils’ knowledge from year to year’, and checks on progress are ‘not well thought through’.
- Parents ‘do not feel as well informed about the curriculum that their children will be taught and how successfully they are learning’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong safeguarding culture’ where staff know how to spot concerns and report them appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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