Radbrook Primary School, Shrewsbury
Radbrook Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 0 to 11 in Shrewsbury, part of Severn Bridges Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 29th-highest of the 32 schools in Shrewsbury with published results, and 13,005th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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
Radbrook Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Radbrook Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 73% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Radbrook Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Radbrook Primary School as their first choice and 142 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 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 Radbrook Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Radbrook Primary School are Bowbrook Primary School (0.8 miles); Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery (0.8 miles); St George's Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 82% maths); and Woodfield Infant School & Nursery (0.8 miles, Outstanding).
Bowbrook Primary SchoolMeole Brace Church of England Primary School and NurserySt George's Junior SchoolWoodfield Infant School & Nursery
The trust
Radbrook Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Severn Bridges Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Radbrook Primary School (as of September 2025): 78% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 62% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (62%).
Who goes there
7.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%), Mixed (6%) and Asian (5%).
In 2026, 33 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 18 (5.8%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lanesfield Jct (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Radbrook Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 41 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Radbrook Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Radbrook Primary School are The Priory School (0.4 miles) and Meole Brace School (0.5 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from October 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Radbrook Primary School is an inclusive community where staff are driven to do what is best for every child. The school excels at supporting pupils with special needs and teaching reading through an excellent phonics programme. Pupils also benefit from impressive personal development opportunities including trips, charity work, and a range of clubs tailored to their interests.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, identified quickly and provided effective help to access the same ambitious curriculum as peers
- Strong phonics teaching programme resulting in pupils becoming confident, fluent readers who enjoy a wide range of books
- Clear behaviour expectations and routines well established from early years, with calm spaces available for pupils needing behaviour support
- Impressive personal development provision including Darwin awards, charity fundraising, team building, and environmental activities
- Well-thought-out curriculum with important knowledge clearly identified, particularly strong in mathematics and English
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, staff are not consistently supported to teach curriculums as intended, meaning pupils do not always learn the most important knowledge effectively
- Checks on learning in subjects other than English and mathematics do not identify gaps quickly enough, so teachers cannot always spot when pupils need additional help
- Some ambitious curriculums are not yet fully realised in practice
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Darwin awards, charity fundraising, team building activities, environmental care, school councillors, safety squad, eco reps, Year 6 VIP roles with IT support, range of clubs changed regularly to match talents and interests, trips including flax mill visit
Radbrook Primary School is an inclusive school at the centre of its community with high aspirations for all pupils. The school has maintained good standards and pupils achieve well, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
At a Glance
7.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
64 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 declined from 73% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 73% to 55% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 61% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
22.5
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
9
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Radbrook Primary School
Term dates
Radbrook 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
Check free transport to Radbrook Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Radbrook Primary 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
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle.
2 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
98%
Near capacity
309 pupils
315 places
6 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
312
Total Pupils
173
Boys
139
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
18.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,651
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1667k
Total funding
£33k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
280
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
Radbrook Primary School
Questions parents ask about Radbrook Primary School
What are SATs results like at Radbrook Primary School?
Of the pupils at Radbrook Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% reached the expected standard in reading and 55% did so in maths.
What is Radbrook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Radbrook Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Radbrook Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Radbrook 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 Radbrook Primary School?
Radbrook Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Radbrook Primary School?
Classes at Radbrook Primary School average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Radbrook Primary School?
Radbrook Primary School has around 312 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Radbrook Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Radbrook Primary School in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Radbrook Primary School?
Apply through Shropshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Radbrook 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 Radbrook Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle. 2 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 Radbrook Primary School?
Radbrook Primary School is at Calverton Way, Bank Farm Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 6DZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)