Best Primary Schools in Shropshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 127 schools across Shropshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

How many schools?
127
Open primary schools in Shropshire
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
110 Good or better
of 125 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
Norbury Primary School and Nursery currently leads
Methodology

Shropshire has 127 open primary schools. Of the 125 with a published Ofsted inspection, 10 (8%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 88% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Norbury Primary School and Nursery currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Shropshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Norbury Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 98 View school
2. Adderley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 97 View school
3. St Edward's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
4. Stiperstones CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
5. Moreton Say CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
6. Barrow 1618 CofE Free School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
7. Gobowen Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
8. St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery
Primary
 Good 79 View school
9. Claverley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
10. Woodfield Infant School & Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 78 View school
11. Coleham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 77 View school
12. Longnor CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 76 View school
13. Whixall CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
14. Condover CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
15. Castlefields Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
16. Rushbury CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
17. Stokesay Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
18. Greenfields Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
19. St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
20. Oxon CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 70 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Shropshire

Best primary schools in ShropshireTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in ShropshireTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in ShropshirePrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in ShropshireYear 7 onwards How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Shropshire?
There are 127 open primary schools in Shropshire (closed schools are excluded). 10 of the 125 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Shropshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Shropshire is Norbury Primary School and Nursery. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Shropshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Shropshire?
Primary and secondary applications in Shropshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Shropshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.