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.

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, Adderley CofE Primary School 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.

127
Total schools
10
Outstanding (historic grade)
8%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
58.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Adderley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 St Edward's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
4. Gobowen Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
5. Coleham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
6. Longnor CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
7. St Lucia's CofE Primary School & Nursery
Primary
 Good 82 View school
8. Castlefields Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Claverley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
10. Church Preen Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Moreton Say CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Newcastle CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Oxon CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
15. Stiperstones CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Sundorne Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Bomere Heath Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 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.

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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 Adderley CofE Primary School. 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.