Stokesay Primary School
Craven Arms, SY7 9NW · Shropshire · primary school
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4th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 2,592 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 93 | 35% | 3.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stokesay Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in April 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 150 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Stokesay Primary School
Overview
Stokesay Primary School is described as a place where "pupils flourish" within a "warm and friendly" community. The report highlights that leaders have had a "transformational impact" on pupil achievement, with inclusive practices ensuring that all children, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, "thrive" and make excellent progress.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated "Exceptional," with leaders identifying needs "swiftly and with precision" to reduce barriers to learning.
- Disadvantaged pupils are "exceptionally successful," benefiting from the "well targeted and careful use of pupil premium funding."
- Behaviour and attitudes are "exemplary," with bullying being "rare" and addressed "quickly, consistently and effectively."
- The curriculum is "ambitious, well sequenced" and builds "secure foundations," resulting in national assessment results "consistently high and often above national averages."
- Early years provision offers a "happy and purposeful start," with staff who are "confident, passionate and caring."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to strengthen and refine their work across all areas" to ensure improvements remain "sustainable over time."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring that concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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