Weston Rhyn Primary School
Old Chirk Road, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY10 7SROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Weston Rhyn Primary School is a primary school in Oswestry for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 8th of 9 primary schools in Oswestry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 15 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
This is a welcoming, friendly school. Pupils are kind to each other, behave well and work hard. There is an inclusive ethos, and everyone looks out for one another. The values of respect, courage and community are interwoven throughout school life. This means bullying is rare and, if it does happen, it is dealt with quickly by staff. The school has developed an exciting curriculum that celebrates the local area. There are high expectations, and this is helping to improve outcomes. Pupils love learning, and their attendance is improving. They enjoy reading, and the school has invested in new books. Pupils discover many new authors and interests as a result. Everyone refers to the school as the 'Weston Rhyn family'. This is reflected in the way pupils take pride in learning and playing together happily. Older pupils take their leadership roles very seriously. These include house captains, peer mentors and event coordinators. This prepares pupils as future citizens. There are various clubs and trips, including a craft and a gardening club. Furthermore, pupils have opportunities to care for the outdoor area and look after the school's chickens. Parents feel well supported by the school. They say that staff are always happy to help 'with kindness and compassion'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not routinely check what pupils have learned or check what pupils already know. This means adults do not always spot gaps in pupils' knowledge, and this slows some pupils' learning. The school should ensure that teachers make consistent use of the school's assessment strategies so that pupils know and remember more of the curriculum over time.
- The school has not developed a consistent approach to the teaching of letter formation and handwriting. Pupils do not apply the sounds that they have learned in phonics to improve their fluency in writing. The school should ensure that there is a consistent approach to the teaching of letter formation and handwriting and ensure that staff are trained to deliver this well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
191 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Weston Rhyn Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobowen Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 92% met the expected standard |
| Selattyn CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Woodside Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| The Meadows Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Suzi Bray
- Phone
- 01691773429
- Address
- Old Chirk Road, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY10 7SR
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 123403
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.