Bishops Castle Primary School
Bishops Castle Primary School is a primary located in Shropshire, SY9 5PA. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has approximately 131 pupils on roll.
Bishops Castle Primary School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 4 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Shropshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 175
Number of Pupils: 131
Number of Boys: 67
Number of Girls: 64
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 26.0
Last Changed Date: 2024-11-15
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-11-15
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Manning
Phone: 01588638522
Website: www.bishopscastle-pri.shropshire.sch.uk/
Location: Oak Meadow
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bishops Castle Primary School
What is the Ofsted rating of Bishops Castle Primary School?
Bishops Castle Primary School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Bishops Castle Primary School admit?
Bishops Castle Primary School admits pupils from age 4 to 11.
Is Bishops Castle Primary School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Bishops Castle Primary School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Bishops Castle Primary School?
Bishops Castle Primary School is a academy converter offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Bishops Castle Primary School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Bishops Castle Primary School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Bishops Castle Primary School?
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