St Peter's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Nursery

About St Peter's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Nursery

Parents considering St Peter's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Nursery will be encouraged by the feedback from current families. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a very high 92% of respondents said they would recommend the school. The survey, which gathered 117 responses, showed particularly strong agreement on children's happiness and safety: 93% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 92% felt their child is safe. The school is also clearly popular in the local area. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 61 applications for just 31 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.97. Of those applications, 28 were first-preference choices, and all 28 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though it does mean securing a place can be competitive.

Academically, St Peter's performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Telford and Wrekin local authority average of 63%. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 22% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects. In reading, the average score was 110, with 44% of pupils reaching the higher standard. Maths saw an average score of 108, and 41% achieved the higher standard. These results place the school 6th out of 40 primary schools in the local authority, putting it in the top 15% of schools in Telford and Wrekin. Nationally, it ranks in the top 14% of all primary schools. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, awarded Outstanding grades across all areas judged, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision.

The school caters for children from age 2 through to 11, with its own nursery provision on site. Facilities include a library, music rooms, art studios, a sensory room and a chapel. There is a wide range of sports on offer, including swimming, gymnastics, netball and cricket, plus clubs such as choir, chess, gardening and eco club. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. In the Parent View survey, 67% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that SEND children receive the support they need, though 24% disagreed. With a Church of England character and a headteacher in place, this is a school that suits families looking for a high-performing, oversubscribed primary with strong academic outcomes and a clear set of values.

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