Wilfred Owen Primary School
URN: 145789 • Shrewsbury SY2 5SH
Overview
- Name
- Wilfred Owen Primary School
- URN
- 145789
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EMPOWER TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Matthews (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01743282360
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Monkmoor Campus, Shrewsbury SY2 5SH
Summary
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School Profile
NAME: Wilfred Owen Primary School
URN: 145789
LA: Shropshire
TOWN: Shrewsbury
POSTCODE: SY2 5SH
PHASE: Primary
TYPE: Academy converter
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 216
CAPACITY: 210
FSM_PCT: 60.30
WEBSITE: www.wilfredowen.shropshire.sch.uk
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Home - The Wilfred Owen School
At Wilfred Owen we inspire... Aspiration At Wilfred Owen, we value academic achievement. We also see the equal importance of social and emotional development by providing our children with rich and varied opportunities. We provide children with a toolkit for life. Discover More At Wilfred Owen we inspire... Aspiration At Wilfred Owen, we value academic achievement. We also see the equal importance of social and emotional development by providing our children with rich and varied opportunities. We provide children with a toolkit for life. Discover More Vision & Values Our Curriculum Contact Us Empower Academy Trust Welcome It is a pleasure to welcome you and your children to our school community. We believe education is more than just academics — it’s about shaping confident, compassionate individuals who are ready to make a difference in the world. Our dedicated staff bring learning to life through innovative teaching, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where learning is joyful and every child’s potential is celebrated. We look forward to sharing our journey with you. We are proud to be part of Empower Trust and would like to share with you a welcome message from Carla Whelan, our CEO. Ms Sarah O’Hara Head of School Read More Aiming high together sums ups the approach of this warm and welcoming school... “Aiming high together sums ups the approach of this warm and welcoming school. Mutual respect is evident between pupils and adults. Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy attending. They feel safe because they know that staff always listen to them.” Ofsted, June 2022 Pupils understand about the different types of bullying... “Pupils understand about the different types of bullying. They say that although it rarely happens, when it does, staff quickly sort it out. Staff care about pupils and want the best for them.” Ofsted, June 2022 Staff and leaders check regularly how well pupils are learning and take appropriate action... “In mathematics and reading, staff and leaders check regularly how well pupils are learning and take appropriate action. This ensures that staff deliver these aspects of the curriculum well. As a result, pupils progress well.” Ofsted, June 2022 Pupils enjoy hearing their teachers read daily to them... “Pupils enjoy hearing their teachers read daily to them and they appreciate the wealth of exciting books they get the chance to read from their class book corners and the school library.” Ofsted, June 2022 Our Latest NewslettersOur Latest Newsletters Read our latest newsletters Read More Looking to Join Our Remarkable School? CONTACT US
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
School Profile
NAME: Wilfred Owen Primary School
URN: 145789
LA: Shropshire
TOWN: Shrewsbury
POSTCODE: SY2 5SH
PHASE: Primary
TYPE: Academy converter
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 216
CAPACITY: 210
FSM_PCT: 60.30
WEBSITE: www.wilfredowen.shropshire.sch.uk
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Home - The Wilfred Owen School
At Wilfred Owen we inspire... Aspiration At Wilfred Owen, we value academic achievement. We also see the equal importance of social and emotional development by providing our children with rich and varied opportunities. We provide children with a toolkit for life. Discover More At Wilfred Owen we inspire... Aspiration At Wilfred Owen, we value academic achievement. We also see the equal importance of social and emotional development by providing our children with rich and varied opportunities. We provide children with a toolkit for life. Discover More Vision & Values Our Curriculum Contact Us Empower Academy Trust Welcome It is a pleasure to welcome you and your children to our school community. We believe education is more than just academics — it’s about shaping confident, compassionate individuals who are ready to make a difference in the world. Our dedicated staff bring learning to life through innovative teaching, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where learning is joyful and every child’s potential is celebrated. We look forward to sharing our journey with you. We are proud to be part of Empower Trust and would like to share with you a welcome message from Carla Whelan, our CEO. Ms Sarah O’Hara Head of School Read More Aiming high together sums ups the approach of this warm and welcoming school... “Aiming high together sums ups the approach of this warm and welcoming school. Mutual respect is evident between pupils and adults. Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy attending. They feel safe because they know that staff always listen to them.” Ofsted, June 2022 Pupils understand about the different types of bullying... “Pupils understand about the different types of bullying. They say that although it rarely happens, when it does, staff quickly sort it out. Staff care about pupils and want the best for them.” Ofsted, June 2022 Staff and leaders check regularly how well pupils are learning and take appropriate action... “In mathematics and reading, staff and leaders check regularly how well pupils are learning and take appropriate action. This ensures that staff deliver these aspects of the curriculum well. As a result, pupils progress well.” Ofsted, June 2022 Pupils enjoy hearing their teachers read daily to them... “Pupils enjoy hearing their teachers read daily to them and they appreciate the wealth of exciting books they get the chance to read from their class book corners and the school library.” Ofsted, June 2022 Our Latest NewslettersOur Latest Newsletters Read our latest newsletters Read More Looking to Join Our Remarkable School? CONTACT US
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
Useful links
- Governors’ information and duties (governance)
- SEND (Special educational needs and disability) information (sen)
- Resilience Representatives (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Headteacher Welcome Message (other)
- Our Admissions Process (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Oxon CofE Primary School (78.3)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School (78.0)
- Woodfield Infant School (76.8)
- Longnor CofE Primary School (72.7)
- Coleham Primary School (71.8)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EMPOWER TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 216
- Boys
- 111
- Girls
- 105
- FSM %
- 60.30
- Open date
- 2018-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 216 | 111 | 105 | 210 | 60.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 224 | 119 | 105 | 210 | 59.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 114 | 115 | 210 | 51.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 114 | 115 | 210 | 51.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 235 | 122 | 113 | 210 | 51.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 239 | 126 | 113 | 210 | 45.10 |
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