Shifnal Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Shifnal, West Midlands TF11 8EJ · Shropshire
#294 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#3243 of 15,697 nationally
About Shifnal Primary School
Shifnal Primary School is a local authority primary located in Shifnal, in the Shropshire local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 379 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 73.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 294th of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 379; capacity filled 108.3%.
There are 5 schools in Shifnal; Shifnal Primary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)72%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- 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%)14.2%
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 Shifnal Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 379
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 108.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 72%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Shifnal Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Idsall School
Shifnal · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,172 students · 163 m away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
398 students · 1.2 km away
Thomas Telford Primary Free School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
149 students · 3.3 km away
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
100 students · 3.8 km away
Holy Trinity Academy
Telford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
994 students · 3.8 km away
Redhill Primary Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
491 students · 4.2 km away
Priorslee Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students · 4.4 km away
Hollinswood Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
340 students · 4.8 km away
Grange Park Primary School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
474 students · 4.9 km away
Randlay Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
327 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Boldmere Junior School
Sutton Coldfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
379 students
Allens Croft Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
Brook Primary School
Stourbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
380 students
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
Bridgetown Primary School
Stratford-upon-Avon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
378 students
Belle Vue Primary School
Stourbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
381 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shifnal Primary School a good school?
Shifnal Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 73.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #294 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 Shifnal Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Shifnal Primary School ranks #294 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #3243 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shifnal Primary School?
Shifnal Primary School had 379 students in 2025.
Is Shifnal Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Shifnal Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Shifnal Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shifnal Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.