Greenfields Primary School, based in Shrewsbury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Greenfields Primary School currently has around 369 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.8%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Hemsworth Way, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AH
Website: www.greenfields.shropshire.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01743236397
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Shropshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lisa Prior
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144202

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 329
Number of Pupils: 369
Number of Boys: 193
Number of Girls: 176

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 20.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British80.80%298
Other White8.10%30
Indian3.80%14
African2.40%9
White and Asian1.40%5
White and Black African1.10%4
Other Asian1.10%4
White and Black Caribbean0.50%2
Other Mixed0.30%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.4)
Writing: Below Average (-1.6)
Maths: Average (0.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
65%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenfields Primary School
Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenfields Primary School
Hemsworth Way , Ellesmere Road SY1 2AH
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mount Pleasant Infant School
Bagley Drive , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BX
- not rated 733 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY
- not rated 789 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mount Pleasant Primary
Whitemere Road , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BY
- not rated 872 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Wakeman School and Arts College
Abbey Foregate , SY2 6AA
- not rated 1,660 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Grange School
Worcester Road , Harlescott Grange SY1 3LP
- not rated 1,820 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Grange School
Worcester Road , Harlescott Grange SY1 3LP
- not rated 1,820 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sundorne School and Sports College
Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL
- not rated 2,374 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Shrewsbury Academy
Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL
2out of 4 2,374 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shrewsbury College
Priory Road , SY1 1RX
- not rated 1,638 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Severndale Specialist Academy
Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH
- not rated 1,781 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Winefride's RC Independent School
Belmont , SY1 1TE
- not rated 1,840 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Katharine Elliot School
Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL
- not rated 1,925 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Robert Clive Special School
Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL
- not rated 1,925 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shrewsbury High School GDST
32 Town Walls , Shrewsbury SY1 1TN
- not rated 1,945 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.