Coleham Primary School
Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7ENOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Coleham Primary School is a primary school in Shrewsbury for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 2nd of 32 primary schools in Shrewsbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 1 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Pupils flourish at this dynamic and highly engaging school that is at the heart of its community. This is a school where all pupils are expected to be the best they can be, both academically and pastorally. The school's vision 'for every child, an excellent education' is lived out throughout all aspects of school life. Staff have the highest expectations for all pupils. Pupils are committed to their learning and produce work of a high quality. They achieve exceptionally well. Warm, nurturing working relationships between adults and pupils permeate the school. Staff know pupils well. They show a genuine care for them. Pupils know that if they have a worry, there is an adult who will listen to them. This means that they feel safe. The school's ambition for pupils' education extends beyond the classroom and includes the school's comprehensive and thoughtful enrichment programme. This includes trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum and an extensive offer of after- school clubs. This captures pupils' imagination, developing their knowledge, skills, talents and interests. Pupils contribute to the development of the school community through different pupil leadership roles. The school listens to pupils and values their opinions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
431 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Coleham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Winefride's RC Independent School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Prestfelde School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Crowmoor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Mereside Church of England Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Giles CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Larkham
- Phone
- 01743362668
- Address
- Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7EN
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 144848
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.