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Much Wenlock Primary School

Academy converter · Much Wenlock · TF13 6JG

Ages 3–11 · 171 pupils · Shropshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

43%

Overall absence

6.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)43%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
100.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.0%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
161

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

171 pupils · 168 places

Pupils on roll
171
Boys / girls
96 / 75
School capacity
168
Capacity fill
171 / 168 (102%)
Free school meals
17.8%
FSM pupils
27
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
The 3-18 Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Howell-James

Location

Address
Racecourse Lane
Postcode
TF13 6JG
Town
Much Wenlock
County
Shropshire
Local authority
Shropshire
District
Shropshire
Constituency
South Shropshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, 171 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 17.8%.

Open schools in Much Wenlock
3
Primary schools in Much Wenlock
2
Academies among open schools in Much Wenlock
67% (2)
Open schools in TF13
3
Primary in TF13
2
Open schools in Shropshire LA
187
Primary in Shropshire LA
127

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Much WenlockNear TF13

  • Barrow 1618 CofE Free School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Primary

    Broseley · TF12 5BW · Shropshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS227%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM9.7%

    2.2 miles away

  • William Brookes School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Much Wenlock · TF13 6NB · Shropshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.4
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence9.0%

    0.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Howell-James
Telephone
01952727634
Website
https://muchwenlockprimary.com/

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