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Wilfred Owen Primary School

Shropshire, SY2 5SHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3276 of 13,686 nationally

About Wilfred Owen Primary School

Wilfred Owen Primary School in Shropshire is a state primary that clearly inspires strong feelings among its parents, though not all of them are positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 96% of the 26 respondents said they would recommend the school. That figure is very high, but it sits alongside some more mixed responses on specific questions. For instance, while 81% strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, 8% disagreed and 4% strongly disagreed. On safety, 85% strongly agreed their child feels safe, but again 4% strongly disagreed. The school is also notably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 48 applications for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.92. All 23 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for families who put it top of their list, it works out. The headteacher is Karen Matthews, and the school has a nursery provision for children aged three and up.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Monkmoor Campus, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5SH
HeadteacherKaren Matthews
Local AuthorityShropshire
Number of Pupils216
Free School Meals (FSM)60.3%
School Capacity216 / 210 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsGymnasiumArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketFootballDanceNetballAthleticsRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubArt ClubDramaChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:50

After-school care

15:15-17:30

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

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Wilfred Owen 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.