How many pupils does Ellesmere Primary School have?

Ellesmere Primary School has 372 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

64% of pupils at Ellesmere Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ellesmere Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ellesmere Primary School is part of NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Ellesmere Primary School?

Ellesmere Primary School is located at Elson Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9EU.

Ellesmere Primary School

Elson Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9EU

Not rated

Inspected 1 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

372

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ellesmere Primary School

Ellesmere Primary School is an academy converter in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 372 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 372 / 420 (89%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 October 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

21.2%

Free school meals

6.9%

EAL

5.1%

SEN support

10.8%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

13.0%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

15.25

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

26.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

13.38

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£47,622

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,829 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,944

Spend per pupil

£6,242

Income per pupil

40%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Elson Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9EU
Phone: 01691622288
Headteacher: Nicola Bond
Website: www.ellesmereprimaryschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ellesmere Primary School?: Ellesmere Primary School is an academy converter in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Ellesmere Primary School have?: Ellesmere Primary School has 372 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ellesmere Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at Ellesmere Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ellesmere Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ellesmere Primary School is part of NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Ellesmere Primary School?: Ellesmere Primary School is located at Elson Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9EU.

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