Condover CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury

Ofsted's report card from its 19 May 2026 inspection grades Condover CofE Primary School on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils at the school achieve well over time."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Pupils' attendance is currently just above the national average."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have ensured that a broad and balanced curriculum is in place."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders have recently strengthened the early years provision by taking over the on-site nursery."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "The school's welcoming and inclusive culture helps pupils feel a sense of belonging."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders know their school well."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed an effective personal development programme."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue their work to secure consistently effective teaching"; "Leaders should continue to embed provision so that there is cohesion between the newly acquired nursery and the Reception Year class"; "Leaders should continue strengthening partnerships with all stakeholders".

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our school community I would like to welcome you to Condover CE Primary School. Our aim is to provide an exciting, memorable and rounded education for all pupils. Inclusivity is fundamental to this, we see no limits to every child reaching their potential."

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 2pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Condover CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% 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, 82% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Condover CofE Primary School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Condover CofE Primary School are Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School (1.9 miles, 75% reading, 64% maths); St Edward's CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery (2.7 miles); and Mereside Church of England Primary Academy (3.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 69% maths).

Condover CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Condover CofE 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.

10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

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

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

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often drug offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).

In 2024/25, Condover CofE Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.