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Norbury Primary School and Nursery
Norbury, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5EA, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.4 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
76
Capacity
56
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
136%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, especially with 89% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 3% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard at KS2 is relatively low at 11%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic challenges for their children.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 89% | Top 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
Gypsy/Roma3.9%
White Other2.6%
Location
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52.52450, -2.93056 · SY9 5EA
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123385
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.shf.shropshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Norbury Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Norbury Primary School and Nursery was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Norbury Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Norbury Primary School and Nursery scores 98.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Norbury Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Norbury Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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