Wistanstow CofE Primary School
URN: 123517 • Craven Arms SY7 8DQ
Overview
- Name
- Wistanstow CofE Primary School
- URN
- 123517
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sue Phillips (HoS) Marilyn Hunt (EHT) (marilyn.hunt@taw.org.uk) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01588673347
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wistanstow, Craven Arms SY7 8DQ
Summary
Wistanstow CofE Primary School, located in Craven Arms, Shropshire, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 52 pupils, against a capacity of 84. The school prides itself on fostering a caring and supportive environment where each child is valued and encouraged to achieve their personal best. Under the leadership of Executive Headteacher Ms. Marilyn Hunt, the school aims to develop confident, independent learners who are motivated to embrace challenges.
The curriculum at Wistanstow CE Primary is designed to be rich and challenging, preparing students for future educational opportunities while helping them acquire essential life skills. The school actively promotes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect, ensuring that pupils understand their role within the community and society at large.
Wistanstow CE Primary School also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and encourages pupils to express their views and participate in decision-making processes through initiatives like the school council. This approach not only enhances their educational experience but also nurtures responsible and tolerant individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at Wistanstow CE Primary is designed to be rich and challenging, preparing students for future educational opportunities while helping them acquire essential life skills. The school actively promotes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect, ensuring that pupils understand their role within the community and society at large.
Wistanstow CE Primary School also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and encourages pupils to express their views and participate in decision-making processes through initiatives like the school council. This approach not only enhances their educational experience but also nurtures responsible and tolerant individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
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Nearby alternatives
- St George's CofE Academy, Clun (62.9)
- St George's CofE Primary School (61.9)
- Clunbury CofE Primary School (61.1)
- Onny CofE (A) Primary School (61.1)
- Stokesay Primary School (59.3)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 52
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 32
- FSM %
- 5.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 52 | 20 | 32 | 84 | 5.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 61 | 28 | 33 | 84 | 11.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 65 | 32 | 33 | 84 | 4.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 65 | 32 | 33 | 84 | 4.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 62 | 29 | 33 | 84 | 1.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 58 | 28 | 30 | 84 | 1.70 |
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