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Whixall CofE Primary School

Shropshire, SY13 2SBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#10,842
of 13,686 nationally

About Whixall CofE Primary School

Whixall CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Shropshire, serving 155 pupils from age 2 to 11. Within the local authority, it sits at rank 66 out of 88 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half of the county's schools when measured by the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The top-performing peers in Shropshire include Stottesdon CofE Primary School, St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery, and Minsterley Primary School, all of which score significantly higher on the same ranking metric. Whixall's most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in February 2025, judged the school as Good overall, with Good ratings for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. However, the early years provision was rated as Requires Improvement, a notable point for families with younger children. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 31 applications for 16 places and 14 first-preference offers, indicating strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBrownsbrook, Nr Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2SB
HeadteacherNicola Brayford
Local AuthorityShropshire
Number of Pupils155
Free School Meals (FSM)9.7%
School Capacity155 / 140 (111% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallLibraryMusic RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballTennisCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Whixall 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.