St Giles CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY2 5NJ · Shropshire · primary school
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81st 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 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| 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.
St Giles CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Art & Craft, and Yoga clubs, or play Football, Multi Skills, Netball, and Summer Sports. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these gaps?
What Ofsted said about St Giles CofE Primary School
Overview
Leaders prioritise pupil interests, fostering a community where children are "happy and feel safe" and demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning." The school delivers a "Good" quality of education with "Outstanding" personal development, ensuring high standards in reading and mathematics by the time pupils leave.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "sequenced" to allow pupils to build on previous learning, with staff using regular checks to identify who needs support or is ready to progress.
- Personal development is "Outstanding," with pupils gaining an "excellent understanding and appreciation of diversity" through trips, visitors, and varied experiences.
- Early years provision is "Good," with a well-embedded phonics scheme enabling children to "learn to read as soon as they join in Reception."
- Pupils take on significant responsibilities, such as serving on committees and participating in democratic processes like school council elections.
- Governors are highly engaged, having established a "unified school community" that parents strongly recommend.
Areas to improve
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), particularly those with high needs, are not always sufficient to enable consistent access to work.
- Senior leaders spend excessive time supporting pupils with complex needs, limiting their capacity to fulfil strategic roles; the school must secure resources to relieve this workload.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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