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Wistanstow CofE Primary School
Wistanstow, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8DQ, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.8 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
52
Capacity
84
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, the school is currently facing challenges in delivering quality education. The Key Stage 2 results indicate that only 30% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, which is significantly below the national average. However, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 55% of respondents expressing a willingness to recommend the school, suggesting some positive experiences among families.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 30% | Bottom 3% 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 (11 responses)
★★★★★3.2
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School has high expectations
82%
My child is happy
73%
Good range of subjects
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
My child makes good progress
64%
Behaviour is good
64%
School keeps me informed
55%
I'd recommend this school
55%
School supports development
55%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Location
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52.46574, -2.83716 · SY7 8DQ
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123517
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Wistanstow CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wistanstow CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Wistanstow CofE Primary School a good school?
Wistanstow CofE Primary School scores 2.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Wistanstow CofE Primary School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wistanstow CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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