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Bishops Castle Primary School
Oak Meadow, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5PA, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.9 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
136
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly as it ranks in the top 83% of schools nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging higher-achieving pupils. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's favorable standing compared to others in the area, despite a lower LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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52.49262, -3.00319 · SY9 5PA
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN145672
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishops Castle Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bishops Castle Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is Bishops Castle Primary School a good school?
Bishops Castle Primary School scores 19.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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