Radbrook Primary School
Calverton Way, Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 6DZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Radbrook Primary School is a primary school in Shrewsbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 29th of 32 primary schools in Shrewsbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2013, report published 14 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
Radbrook Primary School is an inclusive school at the centre of its community. The school has high aspirations for all pupils to 'be the best you can be'. This vision is being realised. Pupils achieve well, particularly pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Many parents and carers agree. One parent's comment was typical of many when they stated that staff are 'driven by what is best for the children of Radbrook and everyone works tirelessly for their benefit'. Pupils learn and live by the school's rules of 'ready, respectful, safe'. They behave well in lessons and at social times. Those pupils who need support with their behaviour receive it. Calm spaces such as 'the sunshine room' and 'the hub' make sure that they get the help they need. Pupils are taught the school's 'Darwin values'. These include 'selfhelpability', 'stickability' and 'changeability'. They say, rightly, that these skills 'help us grow as people and understand how to behave in different situations'. Pupils eagerly take on leadership roles. School councillors, the safety squad and eco reps make meaningful contributions to school life. Pupils in Year 6 are all 'VIPs'. They develop their skills and interests by providing information technology support to their peers and helping the school caretaker look after the school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not ensured that staff are supported to teach subject curriculums as intended. As a result, pupils are not consistently well supported to learn the most important knowledge that they need. The school should ensure that staff know how to deliver these curriculums effectively so that pupils securely understand and retain important concepts before moving on to new content, allowing them to deepen their knowledge over time.
- In some subjects, the school does not identify how well pupils are learning, or any gaps in knowledge, quickly enough. This means teachers do not always know when pupils are stuck, have gaps in their learning or need additional help. The school should ensure that all teachers know how to check learning in their subjects systematically so that they can identify pupils who need further support.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
312 pupils on roll, with places for 330
Schools near Radbrook Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowbrook Primary School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St George's Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Woodfield Infant School & Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Winefride's RC Independent School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SEVERN BRIDGES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Thelwell
- Phone
- 01743232895
- Address
- Calverton Way, Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 6DZ
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 144203
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.