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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Gazette 13.10.2025 (download)
- Heights & Weight Opt-Out Letter - Reception & Year 6 only (download)
- Height & Weights Leaflet - Reception & Year 6 only (download)
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- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woodside Primary School (67.5)
- Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School (62.9)
- Trefonen CofE Primary School (62.8)
- The Meadows Primary School (62.7)
- West Felton CofE Primary School (61.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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