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Prees CofE Primary School

Shropshire, SY13 2ERPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#6,235
of 13,686 nationally

About Prees CofE Primary School

Prees CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Shropshire that currently educates 185 pupils against a capacity of 196, meaning it runs very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 30.2%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 41 applications for just 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.73 to one, and all 15 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. This level of competition indicates that local families view the school favourably, despite its relatively small size. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged two and above, which may be a practical draw for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCross End, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2ER
HeadteacherNicola Brayford
Local AuthorityShropshire
Number of Pupils185
Free School Meals (FSM)30.2%
School Capacity185 / 196 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (8 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersTennisAthleticsGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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