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Stokesay Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Craven Arms · SY7 9NW

Ages 3–11 · 150 pupils · Shropshire

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Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

75%

Overall absence

6.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionExceptional
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong 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)75%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

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%+)17.3%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
139

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 fill71%

150 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
150
Boys / girls
71 / 79
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
150 / 210 (71%)
Free school meals
27%
FSM pupils
40
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Academy trust
TRUSTED SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
Sponsor
TrustEd Schools' Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Paul O'Malley

Location

Address
Market Street
Postcode
SY7 9NW
Town
Craven Arms
County
Shropshire
Local authority
Shropshire
District
Shropshire
Constituency
South Shropshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from 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 sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Craven Arms, Shropshire, 150 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 27%.

Open schools in Craven Arms
8
Primary schools in Craven Arms
8
Academies among open schools in Craven Arms
38% (3)
Open schools in SY7
10
Primary in SY7
10
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 Craven ArmsNear SY7

  • Wistanstow CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Craven Arms · SY7 8DQ · Shropshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS227%
    • Absence5.9%

    1.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul O'Malley
Telephone
01588672275
Website
www.stokesayprimary.co.uk

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