Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 7–11 · Whitchurch, Shropshire
Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy is a primary school in Whitchurch, Shropshire for ages 7–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 11 July 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Salisbury Road, Whitchurch, SY13 1RX
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Shropshire
- Pupils on roll
- 304 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 11 July 2023
Strengths
- “In the relatively short time that the new principal has been working at the school, he has made changes that have significantly improved all aspects of the school.”
- “Leaders have focused on the right things in the right order.”
- “They have high expectations of pupils.”
To improve
- “However, this is not always the case.”
- “Where subject knowledge is not as secure, pupils are not always taught the important things they need to succeed.”
- “However, too often, teachers’ use of assessment is inconsistent.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 50% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Shropshire.
- Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy 0.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Whixall CofE Primary School 4.8 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Prees CofE Primary School 5.1 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Lower Heath CofE Primary School 5.7 mi Good Last distance published
- Moreton Say CofE Primary School 6.7 mi Good Last distance published
- Adderley CofE Primary School 6.9 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Newtown CofE Primary School 7.4 mi Not judged Last distance published