Oxon CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5BJOpen in maps

Oxon CofE Primary School is a primary school in Shrewsbury for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 3rd of 32 primary schools in Shrewsbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 May 2016, report published 23 June 2016

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

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 June 2023

Leaders have high expectations for what pupils can achieve at Oxon CofE Primary School. Pupils rise to these expectations with pride. They achieve very well across all areas of school. Leaders want pupils to experience 'life in all its fullness'. Pupils enjoy a broad and rich range of experiences across the curriculum as a result. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school's ethos is underpinned by Christian values. Pupils help others and strive to be good citizens as a result. Pupils are responsible for individual charities in the local and wider community. They understand the challenges faced by different communities. Pupils learn to be 'courageous advocates'. They debate and speak out effectively against social injustices. Leaders support pupils' character development through the well-planned curriculum. All pupils benefit from holding responsibilities. Older pupils are 'play pals' during play time. They teach younger pupils how to play different games. Pupil prefects remind pupils how to behave around school. They show them how to walk quietly around school during lunchtime. The behaviour of pupils is exemplary as a result. Pupils' mental health is taken seriously. They say that all staff will listen to their worries. Pupils are happy and safe.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

57 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

425 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals6.4%

6.4%, 20.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.9%

16.9%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.5%

12.5%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Oxon CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bowbrook Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Woodfield Infant School & Nursery1 mileOfsted judgements: OutstandingNot published
St George's Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Radbrook Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Jasmin Taylor
Phone
01743351948
Website
oxon.shropshire.sch.uk
Address
Racecourse Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 5BJ
Local authority
Shropshire
URN
123502

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.