Baschurch CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury

From the headteacher's welcome: "Located to the North West of Shrewsbury we are a village school, with a strong Christian ethos, where each child is valued for who they are and what they can become. We federated with Myddle CE Primary School in 2017 and are enjoying the benefits that collaboration brings to our schools."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, basketball and cross-country.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Baschurch CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% 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 (96% in reading, 84% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Baschurch CofE Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Baschurch CofE Primary School are St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery (2.1 miles); Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery (2.3 miles); Myddle CofE Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery (3 miles).

10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 26 pupils (13.5%) received SEN support and 4 (2.1%) 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Baschurch CofE Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Admiral Duncan (adjacent), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).

In 2024/25, Baschurch CofE Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.