St Mary's CofE Primary School, Wolverhampton

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a welcoming one-form entry primary school, located in the vibrant Shropshire village of Albrighton, and cater for children from Reception to Year 6. Our children are fortunate to be part of a loving school community and are fully supported in their learning by a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, dance, drama, choir and Lego.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 10am, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's 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 (93% in reading, 78% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Mary's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School are Albrighton Primary School & Nursery (0.5 miles); St Nicholas Church of England First School (3.1 miles, Good); St Chad's CofE (VC) First School (3.1 miles, Good); and St John's CofE First School (3.4 miles, Good).

12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Asian (8%).

In 2026, 23 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 4 (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 Albrighton Rail Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Meadow Road Jct (adjacent), 250 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Mary's CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 20 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10), as is usual near a town centre.

St Mary's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.