Welshampton CofE Primary School
Ellesmere, SY12 0PG · Shropshire · primary school
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83rd 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2/10 among them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Welshampton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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 May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2 out of 10 among them, against 0.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Sunrise Club, Sunset Active Club, and Sunset Chill Club, alongside Multi-Sports, Football, Cricket, Arts & Crafts, and Cooking. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 71 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Welshampton CofE Primary School
Overview
Welshampton CofE Primary School is described as a "small and nurturing school" where staff "care deeply about the pupils they teach." The report highlights that pupils "thrive at this school," enjoying a "positive start to their education" within a "calm and orderly environment." Leaders are noted as "highly passionate and committed," ensuring an "ambitious curriculum" that captures pupils' interests and inspires them to learn.
Strengths
- Staff "quickly build good relationships with pupils and their families," creating a supportive atmosphere where pupils "feel safe" and "attend regularly."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and well-structured, with English, reading, and mathematics "embedded throughout the school," allowing pupils to "recall their prior knowledge."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn the same curriculum as their peers and progress well" due to prompt identification and support.
- Reading is a priority, with teachers using "high-quality texts" effectively to help pupils become "fluent readers" and inspire "creative writing."
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly and leaving "ready for the key stage 1 curriculum."
Areas to improve
- The school must support older pupils to "address their gaps in knowledge" in foundation subjects, which currently impact their ability to achieve the "ambitious end points of the new curriculum."
- The school must ensure all pre-employment checks are kept on a "single central record" rather than being disorganised, to allow for easy retrieval of information.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving necessary training and concerns being reported and acted upon appropriately, although the organisation of pre-employment check records requires improvement.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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