Much Wenlock Primary School, based in Much Wenlock, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Much Wenlock Primary School currently has around 179 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 12.9% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Racecourse Lane, Much Wenlock, TF13 6JG
Website: https://muchwenlockprimary.com/
Telephone: 01952727634
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Shropshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rachel Howell-James
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 149649

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/10/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 168
Number of Pupils: 179
Number of Boys: 94
Number of Girls: 85

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 13% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British95.00%170
White and Asian2.20%4
Other White1.10%2
White and Black Caribbean1.10%2
Other Mixed0.60%1
Other Asian0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Much Wenlock Primary School
Racecourse Lane , TF13 6JG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Much Wenlock Primary School
Racecourse Lane , TF13 6JG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
William Brookes School
Farley Road , TF13 6NB
2out of 4 1,278 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
William Brookes School
Farley Road , TF13 6NB
- not rated 1,278 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.