St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY5 8JN · Shropshire · primary school
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71st 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 4,203 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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 Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, 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 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 139. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while improving academic outcomes?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School
Overview
St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly" environment where pupils are "safe and happy." Leaders and staff maintain high expectations, fostering a community where pupils behave well and achieve well, with parents being "very positive" about the care and ambition shown.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "interesting and ambitious," well organised so that teaching "builds progressively on earlier learning."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "identified and supported well."
- Staff know pupils "very well," allowing them to "discover and support the talents of every pupil."
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly due to "frequent contact and strong links with home."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff remaining vigilant through regular training.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, staff do not always check at the end of a topic how well pupils can "remember and apply their knowledge."
- Leaders should ensure there are "suitable arrangements for checking on pupils’ learning at the end of each topic" and adapt teaching accordingly.
- Leaders must continue to check that current approaches have "sufficient impact on improving the writing of all pupils" to address a recent dip in achievement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are vigilant, keep accurate records, and work well with outside agencies to ensure pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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.
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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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