Grange Primary School

About Grange Primary School

Grange Primary School is a state primary in Shropshire that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 31 applications for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.58. Of those 31 applications, 11 were first-preference choices, and 11 first-preference offers were made — meaning every family who put Grange as their top choice secured a spot. That’s a strong signal of local confidence, and it’s backed up by Ofsted’s most recent inspection in January 2024, which rated the school Good overall. More notably, inspectors awarded Outstanding for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes, which suggests a school where children feel safe, supported, and well-cared for. The previous inspection in 2019 also rated the school Good overall, so the leadership team under headteacher Charlie Summers has maintained a consistent standard. With 167 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is significantly under capacity, yet still oversubscribed — an unusual combination that points to strong local reputation rather than sheer size.

Academically, Grange’s KS2 results for 2023/24 paint a mixed picture. The percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 33%, well below the Shropshire local authority average of 59%. In the local authority rankings, Grange sits at 83rd out of 88 schools, placing it in the bottom 50 nationally by this metric. Looking at individual subjects, reading performed strongest: 62% of pupils reached the expected standard and 14% achieved a higher standard. Maths was weaker, with 43% at expected and just 5% at a higher level. Writing saw 48% at expected and none at the higher standard. Average scaled scores were 101 for reading and 98 for maths. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it’s hard to say how much value the school adds, but the raw outcomes are notably below the LA average. The school does not have a sixth form, and nursery provision is available for children from age 2.

Grange Primary offers a solid range of facilities including a library, sensory room, dining hall, playing fields, music rooms and even a chapel. Sports provision covers gymnastics, football, cricket, swimming, rounders and netball, while clubs include drama, eco club, coding and art club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. The school is non-religious, with no religious character. With 51.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Grange serves a community with above-average disadvantage. This school will suit families who prioritise a supportive, well-behaved environment over raw academic scores, and who are willing to navigate a competitive admissions process for a place. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Coleham Primary, 3.7 km away.

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