St George's Junior School
98%
Capacity
352
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About St George's Junior School
St George's Junior School is a state primary in Shropshire for children aged 7 to 11, and it is running very close to capacity. With 352 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 360, places are tight. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.1%, which is slightly below the national average for primary schools. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and it is led by headteacher Kelly Lee. Despite the squeeze on spaces, the school does not appear to be oversubscribed to the point of turning families away at the gate, but the numbers suggest that anyone considering it should get their application in early. The local area has a strong primary sector, with seven schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted, including Woodfield Infant School & Nursery just 0.1 km away, so St George's competes in a crowded market.
Academically, St George's performs solidly, though it is not among the very top performers in Shropshire. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 65% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the local authority average of 59%. However, only 8% reached the higher standard in all three subjects. Reading is a relative strength: 80% met the expected standard and 36% achieved a higher score, with an average score of 107. Maths saw 71% at the expected level and an average score of 104, but just 22% hit the higher threshold. Writing was similar, with 80% at expected but only 11% at greater depth. Nationally, the school ranks in the 43rd percentile, and within Shropshire it sits 33rd out of 88 primary schools, placing it comfortably in the middle of the pack.
The school offers a decent range of facilities including an ICT suite, music rooms, a sports hall, art studios and a sensory room, plus a chapel. Sports on offer include swimming, tennis and cross country, and there are clubs such as chess, eco club and science club. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health support. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 96% of respondents would recommend the school, and strong majorities agreed that children are happy, feel safe and are well behaved. The school suits families looking for a well-run, Good-rated primary with a broad curriculum and strong pastoral care, particularly those who value a structured environment with good communication from staff.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodfield Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LU |
| Headteacher | Kelly Lee |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Number of Pupils | 352 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.1% |
| School Capacity | 352 / 360 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5964th of 13,686
Nationally
585th of 1,378
In West Midlands
33rd of 88
In Shropshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
139 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: stgeorgesjunior.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British81.3%
- Asian5.2%
- Mixed4.9%
- White (other)4.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Woodfield Road, Shrewsbury
Shropshire, SY3 8LU
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