Welshampton CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Stocks Lane Welshampton Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0PG |
| Phone | 01948710325 |
| Reference Number | 123510 |
Welshampton CofE Primary School has demonstrated significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all assessed areas. The school is commended for its nurturing environment where staff build strong relationships with pupils and families, ensuring that students feel safe, enjoy learning, and achieve a positive start to their education. The ambitious and well-structured curriculum, particularly in English and mathematics, engages pupils and fosters a love for learning, with notable strengths in the early years provision.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 61 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.54%
Girls: 52.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 5 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.6% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| White & Asian | 4.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious curriculum that engages pupils
- Good subject knowledge among teachers
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong focus on reading and literacy
- Well-managed early years provision
- Positive behaviour and attitudes from pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in knowledge among older pupils impact achievement
- Needs improvement in organizing pre-employment check records
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ellesmere Primary School
Elson Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9EU |
2.4 miles |
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The Maelor School
Penley, Wrexham, LL13 0LU |
3.17 miles |
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St Chad's Church in Wales Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hanmer, Wrexham, SY13 3DG |
3.23 miles |
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Madras Primary School
Penley, Wrexham, LL13 0LU |
3.38 miles |
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Newtown CofE Primary School
Newtown, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5NU |
3.41 miles |
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Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery
Cockshutt, Shrewsbury Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0JE |
3.57 miles |
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Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery
Criftins, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9LT |
4.15 miles |
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Bronington Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Lane, Wrexham, SY13 3HN |
4.35 miles |
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Whixall CofE Primary School
Brownsbrook, Whixall, Nr Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2SB |
4.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ellesmere College
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2.21 miles |
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Lakelands Academy
Oswestry Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0EA |
2.42 miles |
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Loppington House FE Unit
Loppington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5NF |
3.89 miles |