Norbury Primary School and Nursery
URN: 123385 • Bishops Castle SY9 5EA
Overview
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Leslie Ball (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01588650207
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Norbury, Bishops Castle SY9 5EA
Summary
Norbury Primary School and Nursery, located in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, is a mixed foundation primary school with a current enrolment of 76 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 56. The school is part of the Shropshire Hills Federation, which includes Chirbury and Stiperstones, and is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop their unique talents.
The school’s ethos centres on excellence, enjoyment, and inclusivity, with a rich and diverse curriculum designed to engage students through practical application of skills. Norbury aims to equip children with essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while fostering a love for learning across various subjects, including science, art, and music.
Norbury Primary School prioritises the well-being of its pupils, ensuring they feel safe, secure, and confident. The school works closely with parents and carers to promote independence and a strong sense of community, encouraging respect and understanding of different cultures and faiths. Overall, Norbury provides a supportive educational experience tailored to the needs of each child.
The school’s ethos centres on excellence, enjoyment, and inclusivity, with a rich and diverse curriculum designed to engage students through practical application of skills. Norbury aims to equip children with essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while fostering a love for learning across various subjects, including science, art, and music.
Norbury Primary School prioritises the well-being of its pupils, ensuring they feel safe, secure, and confident. The school works closely with parents and carers to promote independence and a strong sense of community, encouraging respect and understanding of different cultures and faiths. Overall, Norbury provides a supportive educational experience tailored to the needs of each child.
Useful links
- Green Schools Online (other)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 56
- Pupils
- 76
- Boys
- 33
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- 4.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 76 | 33 | 43 | 56 | 4.20 |
2024-09-11 | 65 | 25 | 40 | 56 | 2.00 |
2023-09-11 | 74 | 36 | 38 | 56 | 3.30 |
2022-09-11 | 74 | 36 | 38 | 56 | 3.30 |
2021-09-11 | 81 | 36 | 45 | 56 | 6.00 |
2020-09-11 | 79 | 34 | 45 | 56 | 4.80 |
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