Clive CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury
Clive CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Shrewsbury, part of The 3-18 Education Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 16th-highest of the 32 schools in Shrewsbury with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Shropshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Clive CofE Primary School in detail
Clive CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our Aims We are positive about the advantages of being a small school and seek to build on these. Particularly significant for us is the idea of a family, with older members supporting and caring for younger members. The following aims, though not intended to represent an order of priority, indicate the general philosophy of our school."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Clive CofE 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.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Clive CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Clive CofE Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Clive CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Clive CofE Primary School are Hadnall Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths); Myddle CofE Primary School (3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); St Marys CofE Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 76% maths); and St Peter's CofE Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 63% maths).
Clive CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Hadnall Church of England Primary SchoolMyddle CofE Primary SchoolSt Marys CofE Primary SchoolSt Peter's CofE Primary School
The trust
Clive CofE Primary School is one of 14 schools run by The 3-18 Education Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Clive CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child does well at the school (91%).
Who goes there
7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 7 pupils (7.5%) received SEN support and 10 (10.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Clive CofE Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Yorton Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Flemley Park (adjacent), 340 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).
Suspensions and exclusions
Clive CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Clive CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2022. Before that, as Clive CofE Primary School (URN 123469), it was rated Good in June 2014.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Clive CofE is a happy, caring school where pupils behave well and make good progress in reading and across the wider curriculum. Staff know every child well and make sure all pupils, including those with additional needs, can learn and achieve together. The school enriches children's learning through woodland school, community visits, clubs, and strong links with the local church.
Key Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils with secure subject knowledge from teachers
- Strong reading curriculum and careful curriculum design across many subjects
- Excellent focus on pupil wellbeing, personal development, and building tolerance and respect
- Low absence rates with robust attendance systems in place
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who learn alongside their peers
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics teaching is inconsistent across the school, which limits pupils' mathematical reasoning
- Assessment approaches in some subjects are not effective enough to quickly identify and correct errors and misconceptions
- Staff expertise in using assessment needs further development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with pupils feeling safe and confident to share concerns with trusted adults.
Extracurricular Activities
Woodland school, worship councillors role, pupil-led lunchtime clubs, educational visits to places like Gurdwaras, workshops, breakfast club, after-school club
Clive CofE Primary School has effectively maintained its good standards. Pupils are happy, behave well, and feel safe while benefiting from a carefully designed curriculum and strong community links.
At a Glance
7.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
34 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
23.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Clive CofE Primary School
Term dates
Clive CofE Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Shropshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Clive CofE Primary School is in Shropshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Clive CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
81 pupils
84 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Shrewsbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Shrewsbury
Across Shropshire council
Places available
3,420
Applications
2,582
Got 1st preference
97.4%
Got preferred school
99.8%
All primary applications across Shropshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
18.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
93
Total Pupils
52
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,968
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,695
Per pupil
£591k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
16.0%
Persistent absence
75
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Clive CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Clive CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Clive CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Clive CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clive CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2022. Before that, as Clive CofE Primary School (URN 123469), it was rated Good in June 2014.
What is the catchment area for Clive CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Clive CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Shropshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Clive CofE Primary School?
Clive CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Clive CofE Primary School?
Classes at Clive CofE Primary School average 23.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Clive CofE Primary School?
Clive CofE Primary School has around 93 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Clive CofE Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Clive CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 16% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Clive CofE Primary School?
Apply through Shropshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Clive CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Clive CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Clive CofE Primary School?
Clive CofE Primary School is at The Hill, Grinshill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3LF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)