Baschurch CofE Primary School

Baschurch CofE Primary School continues to demonstrate good performance, reflecting a positive learning environment where pupils feel valued and well cared for. Leaders maintain high expectations for both behaviour and academic achievement, fostering a culture of respect and responsibility among students. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned, catering to the diverse interests of pupils and ensuring that those with special educational needs receive appropriate support. Moreover, parents are highly supportive, creating a strong community connection that enhances the school's atmosphere. However, some areas require attention, particularly concerning the assessment of pupils' knowledge in certain foundation subjects. There is inconsistency in how assessments are conducted, limiting leaders’ ability to accurately gauge student understanding and progress in these areas. Furthermore, some subject leaders need to enhance their evaluation methods to better understand the impact of their curricular implementations on pupil outcomes. Despite these challenges, the school remains committed to delivering a quality education and nurturing a supportive environment for all students.

Strengths

• Pupils exhibit pride in their school and demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm for learning.
• Leaders have established a well-planned and ambitious curriculum that addresses pupil interests.
• Strong support systems are in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Reading is prioritized, with effective phonics teaching and engagement in author events.
• Pupils display positive behaviour and have good opportunities for personal development through various responsibilities and enrichment activities.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent assessment systems in some foundation subjects hinder accurate evaluation of pupil knowledge.
• Some subject leaders do not fully evaluate the impact of their curriculum.

Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.

In 2024–25 pupils at Baschurch CofE Primary School attended 95.4% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 7.6% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.5% of pupils at Baschurch CofE Primary School were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Baschurch CofE Primary School had 22.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 13.5% of pupils at Baschurch CofE Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 2.1% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Baschurch CofE Primary School received £6,630 and spent £6,691 for each of its 193 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £133,000 (£687 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Baschurch CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Baschurch CofE Primary School is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

When was Baschurch CofE Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Baschurch CofE Primary School was last inspected in June 2023.

How many pupils does Baschurch CofE Primary School have?

Baschurch CofE Primary School has 193 pupils on roll.

What age range does Baschurch CofE Primary School cover?

Baschurch CofE Primary School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Baschurch CofE Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Baschurch CofE Primary School?

Baschurch CofE Primary School is at Eyton Lane, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AU.