Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Shrewsbury
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Shrewsbury, part of Marches Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 23rd-highest of the 32 schools in Shrewsbury with published results, and 10,597th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Shropshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 78% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 79 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School are Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery (1.1 miles); Radbrook Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 55% maths); Condover CofE Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths); and Bowbrook Primary School (2.1 miles).
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and NurseryRadbrook Primary SchoolCondover CofE Primary SchoolBowbrook Primary School
The trust
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is one of 18 schools run by Marches Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 48% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
92 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
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 (5.5%) received SEN support and 18 (3.8%) 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
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School had 27 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Long Meadow Jct (adjacent), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School issued 2 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School are Meole Brace School (1.2 miles) and The Priory School (1.5 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in May 2020. Before that, as Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School (URN 135787), it was rated Good in May 2016.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school genuinely cares for every child and celebrates outdoor learning where pupils develop life skills. Reading is loved and taught expertly using phonics, while children with additional needs receive excellent targeted support. The school's motto 'live life in all its fullness' is lived out through many exciting enrichment activities that build confident, well-rounded pupils.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching of phonics creates confident, fluent readers who love reading
- Strong curriculum clearly outlines what pupils should learn in each subject over time, helping them achieve very well
- Pupils with SEND are extremely well supported with targeted help at every level
- Early years provision is magical with a strong focus on nurture, preparation for Year 1, and personal development
- Exceptional promotion of pupils' character and personal development through many clubs, visits, and community activities
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers occasionally do not move pupils on quickly enough when they are ready to learn new things, which slows their progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding practices in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school clubs, holiday clubs, school performances at the local church, fundraising events, outdoor learning activities
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a lovely school at the heart of its community where pupils respond wonderfully to high expectations. The school has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection, with a well-designed curriculum and excellent pastoral care.
At a Glance
10.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
92 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)
Reading has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 73% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 75% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.3
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
30.9
KS2
11
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Shropshire
Term dates
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery 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. Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is in Shropshire; for families living there:
Apply to Shropshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
404 pupils
420 places
16 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
26
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
9.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
472
Total Pupils
270
Boys
202
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
27
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,600
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2159k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
6.2%
Persistent absence
372
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in May 2020. Before that, as Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School (URN 135787), it was rated Good in May 2016.
What is the catchment area for Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Classes at Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School average 31.3 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School has around 472 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School in 2024/25. 6.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Apply through Shropshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery 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.
Does Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is at Longmeadow Site, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 0NU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)