Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School

About Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School sits within the Shropshire local authority, where it ranks 37th out of 88 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure. That places it just inside the top half of its LA peers, though it sits some way behind the three highest-scoring local primaries: Stottesdon CofE Primary School, St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery, and Minsterley Primary School. The school is a state-funded, mixed Church of England primary with a nursery, serving children from age 2 to 11. It currently has 462 pupils on roll, which is above its stated capacity of 420, and a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 6.4%. The school is oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26, receiving 69 applications for 53 places, with 52 of those coming as first preferences. Headteacher Samantha Hill leads a school that has seen significant improvement in its Ofsted ratings over time.

In its most recent graded inspection, carried out in 2016, Oakmeadow was rated Good overall, with Outstanding marks for both leadership and management and early years provision. This marked a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2014, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. An ungraded inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards have been maintained. At key stage 2 in 2023/24, 63% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Shropshire LA average of 59%. Reading was the strongest subject, with 78% reaching the expected standard and 29% reaching the higher standard. Maths saw 73% at expected and 17% at higher, while writing had 75% at expected and 16% at higher. The school's average scores in reading (105) and maths (104) were both above the national benchmark of 100. Nationally, Oakmeadow ranks in the 49th percentile among all primaries.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, playing fields, sports hall, forest school, sensory room and chapel. Sports provision covers gymnastics, cricket, cross country and dance, while clubs include coding, gardening, film club and chess. The school's SEND provision is well-documented, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Parent feedback is strong: 90% of respondents would recommend the school, and 96% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Coleham Primary School, 3.6 km away. Oakmeadow is a good fit for families seeking a Church of England primary with strong early years provision, a forest school, and a proven track record of improvement, particularly those living within its catchment in Shropshire.

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