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Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery

Shropshire, SY13 3JLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#11,885
of 13,686 nationally

About Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery

Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery is a small Church of England state primary in Shropshire, currently teaching 122 pupils against a capacity that clearly leaves room for more. The school’s free school meal rate sits at 22.5%, notably above the national average for primary schools, indicating a higher-than-typical proportion of pupils from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 44 applications for just 14 places, with 20 of those applications coming as first preferences. That works out at over three applicants per place, and only 13 first-preference offers were made, so securing a spot is far from guaranteed. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age two, which may be a practical draw for local families looking for continuity through to Year 6. Headteacher Rowena Kaminski leads a mixed-gender, non-selective school that serves a largely rural catchment in the West Midlands.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressTilstock Lane, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3JL
HeadteacherRowena Kaminski
Local AuthorityShropshire
Number of Pupils122
Free School Meals (FSM)22.5%
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteLibrarySports HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsNetballCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubArt ClubDramaGardeningCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: tilstockprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.