William Shrewsbury Primary School
110%
Capacity
636
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About William Shrewsbury Primary School
William Shrewsbury Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 636 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 578 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated William Shrewsbury Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Murfin, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5016th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 23 in East Staffordshire.
William Shrewsbury Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 75 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 71 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Shrewsbury Primary School include Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Dance, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, William Shrewsbury Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Road, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE13 0HE |
| Headteacher | Melanie Murfin |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 636 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.4% |
| School Capacity | 636 / 578 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5016th of 13,686
Nationally
480th of 1,378
In West Midlands
10th of 23
In East Staffordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed75
117
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
71 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Burton-on-Trent
East Staffordshire, DE13 0HE
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