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Harlescott Junior School
Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4QN, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.3 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
369
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 77% of schools across the UK. While 53% of pupils meet the expected standard, only 7% achieve at a higher level, indicating room for growth in challenging students. Overall, parents can find reassurance in the strong performance relative to many other schools.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
White Other6.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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52.73301, -2.71603 · SY1 4QN
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN150467
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.haughmondfed.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Harlescott Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Harlescott Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2023.
Is Harlescott Junior School a good school?
Harlescott Junior School scores 73.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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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