Wilfred Owen Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH · Shropshire · primary school
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12th 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 — 8.8/10 against 752 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wilfred Owen Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 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 school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Wilfred Owen Primary School
Overview
Wilfred Owen Primary School is described as a "warm, welcoming school where everyone is valued and included," with pupils who are "happy and safe." The inspection highlights a "broad, ambitious curriculum" that has led to rapidly improving academic outcomes, supported by effective leadership and a strong focus on pupils’ social and emotional well-being.
Strengths
- The school places a "strong focus on pupils’ social and emotional well-being," ensuring children know they have someone to talk to if they have worries.
- Academic outcomes are "improving quickly" due to a curriculum that identifies "key knowledge and skills pupils must learn" and prioritises reading from the start.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using "scaffolds and sensory resources" to help them access the curriculum fully.
- Personal development is central to provision, with pupils learning about "diversity," "tolerance and respect," and inspiring role models to challenge stereotypes.
- The trust board provides "highly effective support for school improvement," and staff feel listened to regarding their workload.
Areas to improve
- The school must develop a "consistent approach to the teaching of spelling, letter formation and handwriting" so all pupils gain the skills to write with confidence.
- Strategies with families need further development to improve punctuality, as a small number of pupils are "late to school too often," missing lesson time.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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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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