Wistanstow CofE Primary School

About Wistanstow CofE Primary School

Wistanstow CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Craven Arms, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 52 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Shropshire →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

52 / 84 (62%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 October 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Wistanstow, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8DQ

Phone

01588673347

Headteacher

Paul O'Malley (interim Executive Headteacher)

Website

www.wistanstowprimary.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wistanstow CofE Primary School?

Wistanstow CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Craven Arms, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Wistanstow CofE Primary School have?

Wistanstow CofE Primary School has 52 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Wistanstow CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

30% of pupils at Wistanstow CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Wistanstow CofE Primary School?

Wistanstow CofE Primary School is located at Wistanstow, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8DQ.