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 primary schools, of which 10 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 105 rated Good — 91% of primary schools in Shropshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Adderley CofE Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Shropshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

127
Total schools
10
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
58.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Shropshire?
There are 127 primary schools in Shropshire, of which 10 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Shropshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Shropshire is Adderley CofE Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Shropshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Shropshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Shropshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Shropshire?
8% of primary schools in Shropshire are rated Outstanding and 83% are rated Good. 74.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.