Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ellesmere, West Midlands SY12 9LT · Shropshire
#688 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#6953 of 15,697 nationally
About Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery
Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery is a academy primary located in Ellesmere, in the Shropshire local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 96 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 54.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 688th of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 96; capacity filled 93.2%.
There are 6 schools in Ellesmere; Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 96
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 93.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ellesmere Primary School
Ellesmere · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students · 3.0 km away
Lakelands Academy
Ellesmere · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
590 students · 3.2 km away
Ellesmere College
Ellesmere · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
432 students · 4.3 km away
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)
Oswestry · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
703 students · 5.2 km away
Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School
Oswestry · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
239 students · 6.7 km away
Welshampton CofE Primary School
Ellesmere · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
71 students · 6.7 km away
Gobowen Primary School
Oswestry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students · 6.9 km away
Moreton Hall School
Oswestry · Independent all-through · Ages 1–18
333 students · 7.1 km away
Weston Rhyn Primary School
Oswestry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
191 students · 7.7 km away
The Meadows Primary School
Oswestry · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
268 students · 8.8 km away
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Marden Primary Academy
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97 students
Acorns Primary School
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97 students
Colwich CofE Primary School
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Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 54.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #688 of 1,690 in West Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery ranks #688 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #6953 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery had 96 students in 2025.
Is Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.