Wistanstow CofE Primary School
Craven Arms, SY7 8DQ · Shropshire · primary school
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94th 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,535 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 62% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wistanstow CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 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 51 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for children who have not yet reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Wistanstow CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “enthusiastic and proud” to attend this small village school, where they build “lasting friendships” and display “generosity” to the community. However, the quality of education and leadership require improvement because the revised curriculum is not yet taught consistently well, and monitoring of pupil progress is imprecise.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, attend regularly, and create a “calm and purposeful” environment for learning.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils understanding school values and engaging in charity work and sporting achievements.
- Reading is a priority, with daily phonics lessons helping early readers, although delivery varies.
- Staff are “enthusiastic” about the new vision for improvement and feel well supported.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all staff have the expertise to teach the curriculum effectively, so explanations and tasks help pupils learn key information.
- Adapt the curriculum consistently to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) so they can access new learning and make progress.
- Establish effective monitoring to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge quickly.
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 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 0% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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