Prees CofE Primary School, Whitchurch

In its own words: "The years which your child spends in primary education are extremely important and as a school we are very concerned for the well-being, happiness and development of the children in our care. At Prees, we firmly believe in encouraging and appreciating our pupils' best efforts in all aspects of school life."

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Prees CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% 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 (70% in reading, 82% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Prees CofE Primary School as their first choice and 65 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Prees CofE Primary School are Lower Heath CofE Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery (2.9 miles, Good, 55% reading, 40% maths); Whixall CofE Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 79% maths); and St Peter's CofE Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 63% maths).

Prees CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Prees CofE Primary School is one of 14 schools run by The 3-18 Education Trust, an academy trust.

37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Prees CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% 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 feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 34 pupils (17.5%) received SEN support and 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Prees Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).

Prees CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.