Bishops Castle Primary School, Bishops Castle

In its own words: "Welcome to our school! We are a busy and friendly school, with a focus upon developing the unique talents of our children through the curriculum and extended curriculum. With just over 130 pupils, we are big enough to offer a range of activities, but we still have every child's individual abilities and needs at the forefront of our minds."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our school! We are a busy and friendly school, with a real focus upon developing the unique talents of our children through the curriculum and extended curriculum. With just over 130 pupils, we are big enough to offer a range of activities, but we still have every child's individual abilities and needs at the forefront of our minds."

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Bishops Castle Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 41% in reading and 36% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Bishops Castle Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 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 Bishops Castle Primary School are Lydbury North Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, 43% reading, 57% maths); Norbury Primary School and Nursery (3.8 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 100% maths); Stiperstones CofE Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); and Churchstoke C.P. School (4.3 miles).

Bishops Castle Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

Bishops Castle Primary School is one of 21 schools run by Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

5.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 26 pupils (20.3%) received SEN support and 3 (2.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

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

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 40 metres away.

In 2024/25, Bishops Castle Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 8.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.