Shottermill Junior School
About Shottermill Junior School
Parents considering Shottermill Junior School will find strong signals of satisfaction in the latest Parent View responses. A full 90% of the 115 respondents said they would recommend the school, and the feedback on specific areas is notably positive. For instance, 93% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 96% felt their child is safe. The school also scores well on communication: 98% of parents agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 83% felt they are kept informed about how their child is doing. On behaviour, 93% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is slightly oversubscribed, with 243 pupils on roll against a capacity of 294, suggesting it is a popular choice among local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is broadly in line with the national average for primary schools.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 115 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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