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Baschurch CofE Primary School

Shropshire, SY4 2AUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2494 of 13,686 nationally

About Baschurch CofE Primary School

Baschurch CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary in Shropshire that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 44 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.91. Of those applications, 22 were first-preference choices, and 22 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it first got a place, but competition remains strong. The school is popular without being unreachable, and that demand is backed up by solid parent sentiment. In its most recent ungraded inspection in 2023, Ofsted confirmed the school remains Good, a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013 when it was rated Requires Improvement. Leadership and management, as well as overall effectiveness, are now both rated Good. With 207 pupils against a capacity of 210, the school is running nearly full, which suggests a settled and well-regarded local option.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressEyton Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AU
HeadteacherClare Williams
Local AuthorityShropshire
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity207 / 210 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallLibraryGymnasiumForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballTennisCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingChoirEco ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:10

Source: baschurchprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baschurch CofE Primary School

Baschurch CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.