Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery
About Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a small village primary in Shropshire, with a school capacity of just 56 places for children aged 2 to 11. That makes it one of the smallest state primaries in the local authority, and its size is a defining feature. The school is mixed and has a Church of England religious character, with Holly Brown as headteacher. While the data doesn’t include a specific free school meals percentage for Beckbury, the school’s rural location and small roll suggest it serves a relatively stable, local catchment. The admission information doesn’t indicate oversubscription, so families in the immediate area are likely to secure a place without difficulty. The nursery provision means children can start at age two, which is a practical advantage for working parents. For those looking for a genuinely intimate setting where every child is known individually, Beckbury’s low pupil count relative to its capacity is a strong draw.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Apr 2019Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: beckbury.shropshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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