The Martin Wilson 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.
The Martin Wilson School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | New Park Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SP |
| Website: | www.martinwilsonschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01743236520 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Shropshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Purslow |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151470 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 234 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 3out of 4 | 84 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | - not rated | 84 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Infant School Bagley Drive , Mount Pleasant SY1 3BX | - not rated | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wakeman School and Arts College Abbey Foregate , SY2 6AA | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Belvidere Lane , SY2 5RJ | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 2out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology London Road , SY2 6PR | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | - not rated | 845 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katharine Elliot School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 988 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clive Special School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 988 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service Central Office Admin , Sundorne Education Centre SY1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.