Wilfred Owen Primary School is a primary school in Shrewsbury, 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.
Wilfred Owen Primary School currently has around 216 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 60.3% 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 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Monkmoor Campus, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH |
| Website: | www.wilfredowen.shropshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01743282360 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Shropshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Karen Matthews |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145789 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 216 |
| Number of Boys: | 111 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.90% | 192 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 7 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfred Owen Primary School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilfred Owen School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere Primary School Tenbury Drive , Telford Estate SY2 5YB | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | 2out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Martin Wilson School New Park Road , Castlefields SY1 2SP | - not rated | 920 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere School Crowmere Road , SY2 5LA | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvidere School Belvidere Lane , SY2 5RJ | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 2out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 2LL | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology London Road , SY2 6PR | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury College Priory Road , SY1 1RX | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine Elliot School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 90 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clive Special School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 90 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | - not rated | 92 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 105 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 | 1,286 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.