Shrewton CofE Primary School

About Shrewton CofE Primary School

Shrewton CofE Primary School has been rated Good by Ofsted across every category in its most recent graded inspection, a significant improvement from its previous overall rating of Inadequate in 2016. The school now holds Good ratings for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which sits comfortably above the Wiltshire local authority average of 58%. Reading is a particular strength, with 89% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 56% achieving the higher standard. Average reading and maths scores were 108 and 105 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100. The school ranks 52nd out of 159 primary schools in Wiltshire, placing it in the top third of the county.

While the school's overall attainment is solid, the data reveals some variation between subjects. In writing, 78% of pupils met the expected standard but only 22% reached the higher standard, a similar figure to the 22% achieving higher in the combined measure. Maths tells a slightly different story, with 67% at expected and 33% at higher, suggesting stronger depth in numeracy than in literacy. The school's ranking places it 47th in the local authority, and it sits in the top 50% nationally. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 87% of respondents saying they would recommend the school. In the Parent View survey covering September 2024 to September 2025, 97% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 92% agreed their child does well there. Concerns about SEND support were raised by 15% of respondents who strongly disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need, though 84% agreed or strongly agreed.

The school is a Church of England primary with 126 pupils on roll, just below its capacity of 130, and it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 27 applications for 19 places. All 18 first-preference applicants were offered a place, indicating strong local demand. Facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium, library, music rooms, sensory room and chapel, and the school offers clubs in science, drama and book club. Sports provision covers cross country, rounders, gymnastics, netball and tennis. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, social and emotional mental health needs, and other difficulties. With 16.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a mixed catchment. This is a good fit for families who value a smaller village primary with strong academic foundations, particularly in reading, and a clear Church of England character.

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