Moreton Say CofE Primary School

About Moreton Say CofE Primary School

Moreton Say CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in the Shropshire local authority, serving 123 pupils from age 2 to 11. It sits within a competitive local landscape of 127 state primary schools, where only seven currently hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school’s top-performing peers in the area include Stottesdon CofE Primary School, St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery, and Minsterley Primary School, all of which rank highly on the local league table. Moreton Say itself was graded Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a rating it has held consistently across both its recent inspections. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 29 applications for just 15 places, with 18 of those applications coming as first preferences. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, particularly among families seeking a faith-based primary with a nursery provision attached.

Academically, the school’s Ofsted report from June 2023 awarded Good ratings across the board for quality of education, early years provision, personal development, and leadership and management. Behaviour and attitudes were singled out as Outstanding, the highest possible grade. While the data does not include specific Key Stage 2 SATs results for Moreton Say, the local authority average for KS2 attainment sits at 59, which provides a useful benchmark for parents comparing schools in Shropshire. The school’s previous inspection in 2013 also rated it Good overall, with leadership and management judged at the same level. With no published Progress 8 or A-Level data — the school does not have a sixth form — the focus here is firmly on the primary phase. The combination of a Good Ofsted rating, an Outstanding behaviour grade, and strong local demand suggests that the school is delivering a solid academic foundation within a well-managed environment.

Beyond the classroom, Moreton Say offers a range of facilities including a library, dining hall, playing fields, a sensory room, a chapel, and a Forest School programme. Sports provision covers cricket, tennis, gymnastics, cross country, football, and athletics, while after-school clubs include coding, science club, film club, choir, and eco club. The school has a dedicated SEND department that supports children with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With a nursery on site and a capacity of 105 pupils — currently exceeded by its roll of 123 — the school is clearly popular with local families. It is best suited to parents who want a Church of England primary with strong pastoral care, a broad extracurricular offer, and a proven track record of good behaviour and leadership.

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