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Harlescott Junior School

Shropshire, SY1 4QNPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Harlescott Junior School

Harlescott Junior School, a state primary in Shropshire for children aged 7 to 11, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023. The school’s Key Stage 2 SATs performance sits above the local authority average of 59, though specific school-level scores are not available in the data. Ofsted’s breakdown reveals that while the quality of education is Good, behaviour and attitudes, along with personal development, were both rated Outstanding. This suggests the school’s academic provision is solidly effective, but its real strength lies in how it supports pupils’ character and conduct. The previous inspection in 2013 also rated overall effectiveness as Good, indicating consistent performance over time. With 369 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360, the school is slightly oversubscribed, reflecting local demand for its offering.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFeatherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4QN
HeadteacherAdele Thain
Local AuthorityShropshire
Number of Pupils369
Free School Meals (FSM)32.8%
School Capacity369 / 360 (102% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryCricketAthleticsNetballTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: haughmondfed.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harlescott Junior School

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