Wilfred Owen Primary School
The Monkmoor Campus, Woodcote Way, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wilfred Owen Primary School is a primary school in Shrewsbury for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 7th of 32 primary schools in Shrewsbury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2024, report published 12 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 26 November 2024
This is a warm, welcoming school where everyone is valued and included. Pupils are happy and safe. They are thoughtful and kind to each other. This is because the school places a strong focus on pupils' social and emotional well-being. The school's motto of 'ready, respectful and safe' is at the heart of the highly effective pastoral support for pupils in its care. Pupils know they have someone to talk to if they have any worries and that staff will sort out any problems quickly. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement and has developed a curriculum that focuses on what pupils need to know and understand by the time they leave the school. This means that academic outcomes are improving quickly. Reading is a priority from the start and pupils love to share the wide range of books that they read. Pupils are proud of their school. The school council raises funds to buy play equipment and pupil safeguarding leads help younger children at playtime. Pupils have many enrichment opportunities, including trips to a castle and a mill, which bring the curriculum to life. They benefit from a wide range of clubs, including the Wow Club, multi-sports and craft.
What the school should improve
- The school has not developed a consistent approach to the teaching of spelling, letter formation and handwriting. This means that some pupils do not gain the skills they need to write with confidence. The school should ensure that there is a consistent approach to the teaching of fundamental writing skills and ensure that all staff are trained to deliver this well.
- A small number of pupils are late to school too often. This means that they are missing time in lessons and developing gaps in their learning. The school should further develop strategies with families to improve punctuality and ensure that pupils get to school on time so they benefit fully from the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Wilfred Owen Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| The Martin Wilson School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Crowmoor Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EMPOWER TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Matthews
- Phone
- 01743282360
- Address
- The Monkmoor Campus, Woodcote Way, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 145789
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.