Stiperstones CofE Primary School

About Stiperstones CofE Primary School

Stiperstones CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Shropshire that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 10 applications for just 3 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.33. That means more than three families applied for every available spot, which is a strong signal of local demand. However, only one of those applications was a first preference, so while the school is popular, it may not be the top choice for most families in the area. With just 19 pupils on roll against a capacity of 56, the school is running well below its potential size, which can mean smaller class groups and more individual attention. The headteacher is Claire Morris, and the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024 confirmed it remains Good and is improving, following a graded inspection in 2018 that also rated it Good.

Academically, Stiperstones performs around the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 57% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just two percentage points below the Shropshire local authority average of 59%. The school’s ranking within Shropshire is 50th out of 88 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half of the county. Looking at individual subjects, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in both reading and maths, with an average reading score of 104 and maths score of 102. However, no pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, and writing was a weaker area, with only 57% reaching the expected level. Progress scores are not available for this school, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds compared with similar pupils nationally.

The school offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, art studios, a sports hall, music rooms and a chapel, and runs clubs such as chess, art club and science club. Sports on offer include gymnastics, cricket, cross country, athletics, tennis and football. For pupils with additional needs, the school has identified support for moderate learning difficulties and speech, language and communication needs. With only 19 pupils, Stiperstones will suit families who want a very small, rural village school where their child is likely to be well known by staff. The high oversubscription ratio suggests it is a sought-after option despite its small size, so families should apply early. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Norbury Primary School and Nursery, which is in the same local area.

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