Shifnal Primary School, Shifnal

In its own words: "Shifnal Primary School is a vibrant community of learners where we strive to achieve the highest educational standards for all by caring for each other and working with parents and in the community. Our school motto, as above, was decided by the pupils on the school council and this creates a positive climate for learning."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 98% of Year 6 pupils at Shifnal Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 87% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 51 families put Shifnal Primary School as their first choice and 110 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Shifnal Primary School are St Andrew's CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 81% maths); Thomas Telford Primary Free School (2.1 miles); Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool (2.3 miles, Requires improvement, 77% reading, 92% maths); and Redhill Primary Academy (2.6 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 83% maths).

Shifnal Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 28 pupils (7.4%) received SEN support and 15 (4%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Shifnal Rail Station, about 630 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Idsall School (adjacent), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 59 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Shifnal Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.