Highley Community Primary School, Bridgnorth

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Highley Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 70% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Highley Community Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 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 Highley Community Primary School are Alveley Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 75% maths); Kinlet CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Good); Upper Arley CofE Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Stottesdon CofE Primary School (4 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 75% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Highley Community Primary School.

2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 22 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 5 (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 speech, language and communication needs.

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

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Willow Drive Jct (adjacent), 200 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 35 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Highley Community Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.