Bishops Castle Primary School
URN: 123354 • Bishops Castle SY9 5PA
Overview
- Name
- Bishops Castle Primary School
- URN
- 123354
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Barker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Oak Meadow, Bishops Castle SY9 5PA
Summary
Bishop's Castle Primary School is a community school located in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 136 pupils, with a capacity of 175. The school emphasizes the development of each child's unique talents through a comprehensive curriculum and extended activities, ensuring that individual abilities and needs are prioritized. The school's ethos is rooted in kindness, respect, and collaboration among students, parents, and staff, aligning with the vision of "Educating for life in all its fullness."
The school maintains a strong commitment to the personal growth and well-being of its pupils, boasting an impressive attendance rate of 97%. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, which offers various support services, including family drop-in sessions and resources for mental health and well-being.
Bishop's Castle Primary School also provides a range of extracurricular activities and events, fostering a sense of community and belonging. The school invites prospective parents to visit and learn more about its educational approach and admission process.
The school maintains a strong commitment to the personal growth and well-being of its pupils, boasting an impressive attendance rate of 97%. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, which offers various support services, including family drop-in sessions and resources for mental health and well-being.
Bishop's Castle Primary School also provides a range of extracurricular activities and events, fostering a sense of community and belonging. The school invites prospective parents to visit and learn more about its educational approach and admission process.
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Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 136
- Boys
- 69
- Girls
- 67
- FSM %
- 8.10
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-12-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 136 | 69 | 67 | 175 | 8.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 136 | 69 | 67 | 175 | 8.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 136 | 69 | 67 | 175 | 8.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 136 | 69 | 67 | 175 | 8.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 136 | 69 | 67 | 175 | 8.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 136 | 69 | 67 | 175 | 8.10 |
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