St George's CofE Academy, Clun, Craven Arms
St George's CofE Academy, Clun is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Craven Arms, part of Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 7 schools in Craven Arms with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- 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
St George's CofE Academy, Clun in detail
St George's CofE Academy, Clun in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are here to bring learning to life for every member of our school community, just as water brings life to the world. We are here to prepare children for their journey through life as responsible respectful citizens of the future who are ambitious, courageous and kind ."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at St George's CofE Academy, Clun reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St George's CofE Academy, Clun
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put St George's CofE Academy, Clun as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 St George's CofE Academy, Clun
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St George's CofE Academy, Clun are Newcastle CofE Primary School (3.3 miles, Good); Clunbury CofE Primary School (4.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Lydbury North Church of England Primary School (4.6 miles, 43% reading, 57% maths); and St Mary's CofE Primary School (5.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).
St George's CofE Academy, Clun's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Newcastle CofE Primary SchoolClunbury CofE Primary SchoolLydbury North Church of England Primary SchoolSt Mary's CofE Primary School
The trust
St George's CofE Academy, Clun is one of 21 schools run by Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 17 pupils (15.5%) received SEN support and 3 (2.7%) 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 specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
St George's CofE Academy, Clun had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St George's CofE Academy, Clun.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Riverside Car Park (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).
Suspensions and exclusions
St George's CofE Academy, Clun recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from July 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2011 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
7.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 79% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 64% to 57% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St George's CofE Academy, Clun
The bear cave
30 Sep 2026
Fun in the forest
23 Sep 2026
Working together
23 Sep 2026
We're going on a bear hunt
17 Sep 2026
Our first week of the Autumn term
9 Sep 2026
A flying visit
13 Jul 2026
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Term dates
St George's CofE Academy, Clun 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. St George's CofE Academy, Clun 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St George's CofE Academy, Clun
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
87 pupils
105 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Craven Arms
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Craven Arms
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
17
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
18.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
110
Total Pupils
58
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
13.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,934
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,511
Per pupil
£624k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
10.5%
Persistent absence
76
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St George's CofE Academy, Clun
What are SATs results like at St George's CofE Academy, Clun?
Of the pupils at St George's CofE Academy, Clun who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is St George's CofE Academy, Clun's Ofsted rating?
St George's CofE Academy, Clun's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St George's CofE Academy, Clun?
No fixed boundary. When St George's CofE Academy, Clun is oversubscribed, Shropshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St George's CofE Academy, Clun?
St George's CofE Academy, Clun was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at St George's CofE Academy, Clun?
Classes at St George's CofE Academy, Clun average 22 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St George's CofE Academy, Clun?
St George's CofE Academy, Clun has around 110 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St George's CofE Academy, Clun?
4.8% of sessions were missed at St George's CofE Academy, Clun in 2024/25. 10.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St George's CofE Academy, Clun?
Apply through Shropshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St George's CofE Academy, Clun 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 St George's CofE Academy, Clun?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St George's CofE Academy, Clun?
St George's CofE Academy, Clun is at School Road, Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8JQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)