Gobowen Primary School

URN: 123366 • Oswestry SY11 3LD

Overview

Name
Gobowen Primary School
URN
123366
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ronan Walsh (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01691661343
Website
Visit
Address
School Lane, Oswestry SY11 3LD

Summary

Gobowen Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Oswestry, Shropshire, with a current enrolment of 216 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where students can grow and flourish. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. Ronan Walsh, Gobowen Primary aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational experience for all children.

The school has achieved the Gold Level for UNICEF UK's Rights Respecting School Award, reflecting its dedication to promoting children's rights and well-being. Gobowen Primary offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of its diverse student body, including support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school also emphasizes the importance of physical education and sport, ensuring that students have opportunities for holistic development.

Gobowen Primary actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school maintains a strong focus on attendance, with a whole school rate of 94.4%. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.gobowenschool.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
216
Boys
121
Girls
95
FSM %
20.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-04-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 216 121 95 210 20.60
2024-09-11 214 120 94 210 21.60
2023-09-11 194 108 86 210 23.20
2022-09-11 194 108 86 210 23.20
2021-09-11 193 105 88 210 21.80
2020-09-11 192 100 92 210 24.00

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