Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Longmeadow Site, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Shrewsbury for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 25th of 32 primary schools in Shrewsbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 May 2016, report published 5 July 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 December 2024

This lovely school sits firmly at the heart of its community. Pupils respond wonderfully to the school's high expectations of them. This is evident in pupils' high attendance and their positive conduct. Pupils know how to behave and get along very well with one another. The nurturing and caring relationships between adults and pupils make the school a productive place of learning. The school makes the most of its setting. Pupils love learning outdoors and the outdoor classroom where they learn valuable life skills. Pupils have many exciting learning and play opportunities in the well-designed outside spaces. Pupils are delightful. They and their parents are proud of their school. For example, the 'stay and play' or 'snuggle up to read' sessions give parents a chance to find out about their child's day in the early years and learn how to help them at home. The motto of 'live life in all its fullness' permeates every aspect of the school. Pupils gain confidence from the meaningful activities that introduce them to life beyond the school gates. They develop their character in many ways, such as by performing at the local church, running fundraising events or learning about living healthy lives.

What the school should improve

  • Occasionally, teaching does not deepen the learning of pupils who are ready to learn new things. When this happens, their learning slows. The school should ensure that all staff effectively support pupils' learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths51%

51%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

472 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals10.4%

10.4%, 16.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.7%

5.7%, 15.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.5%

5.5%, 9.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Radbrook Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Condover CofE Primary School2 milesReport card: Expected standard75% met the expected standard
Bowbrook Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Coleham Primary School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding75% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Hill
Address
Longmeadow Site, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0NU
Local authority
Shropshire
URN
147830

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.