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The Martin Wilson School

Academy converter · Shrewsbury · SY1 2SP

Ages 2–11 · 164 pupils · Shropshire

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Requires improvement

Inspection date

2023-01-11

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill70%

164 pupils · 234 places

Pupils on roll
164
Boys / girls
75 / 89
School capacity
234
Capacity fill
164 / 234 (70%)
Free school meals
40.4%
FSM pupils
57
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

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: SHINE ACADEMIES
Academy trust
SHINE ACADEMIES
Sponsor
Shine Academies
Headteacher
Mr David Purslow

Location

Address
New Park Road, Castlefields
Postcode
SY1 2SP
Town
Shrewsbury
County
Shropshire
Local authority
Shropshire
District
Shropshire
Constituency
Shrewsbury
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 2–11, in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 164 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 40.4%.

Open schools in Shrewsbury
69
Primary schools in Shrewsbury
44
Academies among open schools in Shrewsbury
54% (37)
Open schools in SY1
14
Primary in SY1
8
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.

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  • Mount Pleasant Primary

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  • Crowmoor Primary School

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  • St Giles CofE Primary School

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    Ages 5–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM10.5%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Purslow
Telephone
01743236520
Website
www.martinwilsonprimary.co.uk

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