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Pontesbury CofE Primary School
Bogey Lane, Pontesbury, Pontesbury CE Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0TF, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.3 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to education, reflected in a 63% rate of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (100 responses)
★★★★★4.5
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
Behaviour is good
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School supports development
94%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Location
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52.64634, -2.88326 · SY5 0TF
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123493
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.pontesburyprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pontesbury CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pontesbury CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Pontesbury CofE Primary School a good school?
Pontesbury CofE Primary School scores 80.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Pontesbury CofE Primary School?
Based on 100 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pontesbury CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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