St George's Junior School
Shrewsbury, SY3 8LU · Shropshire · primary school
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27th 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 4,205 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
St George's Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Maths Challenge, Sewing, Choir, and French Kidslingo clubs, as well as Hockey, Pickleball, and Archery. Catchlights Performing Arts provides arts opportunities, and the school runs a trip to Craven Arms. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 354 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 does the Sewing Club involve for younger children? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St George's Junior School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy, enjoying school and forming strong positive relationships with staff and peers. The report states that pupils feel safe and benefit from opportunities to take on responsibilities, such as being ‘safeguarding champions’ and ‘eco warriors’. Leaders are ambitious for pupils, with clear expectations for teaching, though curriculum development varies across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy coming to school and attend regularly’, forming strong bonds that help them feel safe and know who to turn to for support.
- The curriculum in subjects such as mathematics, design and technology, and music is ‘well planned’, with knowledge carefully ordered so new learning builds upon prior understanding.
- Staff are ‘quick to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’, ensuring most receive support well matched to their individual needs.
- Pupils ‘enjoy reading from a wide range of books’, with staff trained in early reading programmes and daily reading sessions encouraging interest.
- Behaviour is generally positive, with pupils modelling expected behaviours and teachers being ‘quick to challenge any unwanted behaviour’.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is ‘not yet suitably ambitious and well sequenced’, meaning pupils’ knowledge does not build securely and recall is difficult.
- Leaders have not ensured all teachers have ‘sufficient subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum well’ in some areas, limiting pupils’ progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with robust recruitment checks, staff training, and effective record-keeping in place.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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