Alveley Primary School, Bridgnorth

In its own words: "At Alveley Primary School and Nursery we are a team. We believe that every child should enjoy their education and be happy, healthy and safe at school. We aim to nurture unique, resilient and reflective learners through a challenging and stimulating environment. Through a creative curriculum children are equipped with the characteristics of effective learning and skills to acquire knowledge."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Alveley Primary is part of TrustEd CSAT Alliance. We have capacity for 120 children and a growing Nursery. It is our aim to ensure that we give our children the opportunity to develop and grow and become successful citizens of the 21st Century with a rich source of cultural capital ."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Alveley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (82% in reading, 76% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Alveley Primary School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Alveley Primary School are Highley Community Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); Upper Arley CofE Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Kinlet CofE Primary School (4 miles, Good); and Corbett VA CofE Primary School (4.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).

Alveley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Alveley Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Trusted Schools Alliance, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Alveley Primary School (as of September 2025): 73% would recommend the school, 79% say their child is happy there and 47% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (85%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (47%).

4.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 10 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 5 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Alveley Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Severn Valley Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cooks Cross Jct (adjacent), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).

In 2024/25, Alveley Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.