Bishops Castle Primary School is a primary school in Bishops Castle, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bishops Castle Primary School currently has around 136 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Oak Meadow, Bishops Castle, SY9 5PA |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Shropshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Barker |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123354 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 175 |
| Number of Pupils: | 136 |
| Number of Boys: | 69 |
| Number of Girls: | 67 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Castle Primary School Oak Meadow , SY9 5PA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Castle Primary School Oak Meadow , SY9 5PA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Community College, Bishop's Castle Brampton Road , SY9 5AY | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.