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St Giles CofE Primary School

Shropshire, SY2 5NJPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#9,804
of 13,686 nationally

About St Giles CofE Primary School

St Giles CofE Primary School in Shropshire is a Church of England state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, currently home to 303 children against a capacity of 315. That near-full roll suggests the school is comfortably populated without being stretched. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 9.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, indicating a relatively affluent intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 127 applications for just 45 places, with 46 of those coming as first preferences. Only 37 first-preference offers were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.82 applicants per place. This level of competition signals that the school is a popular choice among local families, particularly those seeking a faith-based setting within the Shropshire authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPortland Crescent, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5NJ
HeadteacherCaroline Gardner
Local AuthorityShropshire
Number of Pupils303
Free School Meals (FSM)9.9%
School Capacity303 / 315 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryDanceSwimmingGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChoirScience ClubDramaFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: st-giles.shropshire.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Giles 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.