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Shifnal Primary School

Community school · Shifnal · TF11 8EJ

Ages 2–11 · 379 pupils · Shropshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

89%

Overall absence

5.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-04-26

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)89%
Higher standard (RWM)15%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.8%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
312

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill108%

379 pupils · 350 places

Pupils on roll
379
Boys / girls
186 / 193
School capacity
350
Capacity fill
379 / 350 (108%)
Free school meals
14.2%
FSM pupils
49
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mr Adam Farrington

Location

Address
Curriers Lane
Postcode
TF11 8EJ
Town
Shifnal
County
Shropshire
Local authority
Shropshire
District
Shropshire
Constituency
The Wrekin
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 community school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Shifnal, Shropshire, 379 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 14.2%.

Open schools in Shifnal
7
Primary schools in Shifnal
4
Academies among open schools in Shifnal
29% (2)
Open schools in TF11
7
Primary in TF11
4
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 ShifnalNear TF11

  • St Andrew's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Shifnal · TF11 9HD · Shropshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM11.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Redhill Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Telford · TF2 9GZ · Telford and Wrekin

    Ages 3–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM8.2%

    2.6 miles away

  • Priorslee Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Telford · TF2 9RS · Telford and Wrekin

    Ages 3–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM17.1%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Adam Farrington
Telephone
01952460500
Website
www.shifnalprimary.co.uk

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