Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery
Whitchurch, SY13 3JL · Shropshire · primary school
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93rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 3,300 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| 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.
Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in May 2026 under the new report-card framework.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Bug Club, play netball, and sing in the choir. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 123 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child attending both the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery
Overview
Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery is described as a welcoming community where pupils are "happy and proud" and feel "safe, valued and ready to learn." The report highlights a "strong standard" in personal development, with pupils demonstrating respect and resilience, while achievement, attendance, and behaviour are rated at an "expected standard." However, the curriculum and teaching require attention to ensure consistent progress in foundational skills.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a "comprehensive and thoughtfully sequenced personal development programme" that effectively broadens pupils' horizons.
- Pupils demonstrate a "secure knowledge of fundamental British values" and treat one another with "kindness and consideration."
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with bullying reported as rare and staff responding promptly to concerns.
- Staff build "strong relationships" with children in the early years, helping them settle quickly and feel secure.
- Inclusion is placed "at the heart of their work," with barriers to learning identified and addressed promptly for all pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers "effectively identify and address gaps in pupils' basic knowledge and skills in writing," specifically spelling, handwriting, and letter formation.
- Teaching across subjects should consistently enable pupils to "build on their prior learning" to deepen understanding, avoiding unnecessary repetition.
- Opportunities to extend children’s language, vocabulary, and knowledge in the early years are not always maximised.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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