How many pupils does Gobowen Primary School have?

Gobowen Primary School has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

92% of pupils at Gobowen Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Gobowen Primary School?

Gobowen Primary School is located at School Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3LD.

Gobowen Primary School

School Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3LD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

92%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

216

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Gobowen Primary School

Gobowen Primary School is a community school in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 216 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 216 / 210 (103%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

19.2%

Free school meals

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

7.4%

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)

92%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

12.9%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

19.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

5.61

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

£47,974

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,142 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,928

Spend per pupil

£6,761

Income per pupil

53%

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: School Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3LD
Phone: 01691661343
Headteacher: Ronan Walsh
Website: www.gobowenschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gobowen Primary School?: Gobowen Primary School is a community school in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Gobowen Primary School have?: Gobowen Primary School has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Gobowen Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 92% of pupils at Gobowen Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Gobowen Primary School?: Gobowen Primary School is located at School Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3LD.

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