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Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery
Chirbury, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6BN, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.8 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
109
Capacity
84
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
130%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 92% of respondents recommending it. However, academic performance shows that only 22% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which may raise concerns for some families. Despite this, the school is situated in a locale that ranks better than 9% of schools, indicating a potentially supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 11 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 22% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School supports development
89%
Behaviour is good
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.7%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
White Other0.9%
Location
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52.57950, -3.09069 · SY15 6BN
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123467
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.shf.shropshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 December 2019.
Is Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery a good school?
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery scores 8.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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