St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury

In its own words: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our school. We are a happy and friendly rural primary school situated in Hanwood, on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Shrewsbury."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Within this section you will find Class Overviews for each class. These provide a summary of the curriculum that will be taught for the term ahead, covering all subject areas. They are designed to inform children and parents of the topic areas being covered."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 62% 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 (64% in reading, 55% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School are Longden CofE Primary School (1.8 miles, Requires improvement, 73% reading, 91% maths); Bowbrook Primary School (2.3 miles); Oxon CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 81% maths); and Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School (2.6 miles, 75% reading, 64% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School.

14.4% 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 (85%), Black (7%) and Mixed (6%).

St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (opposite), 60 metres away.

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

In 2024/25, St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 5.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.