Trefonen CofE Primary School, Oswestry

From the headteacher's welcome: "At the heart of our school is a deep commitment that every child is seen, heard, known and loved for their intrinsic worth, so they may flourish in their unique identity as beautiful, gifted, and purposeful individuals."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, multi-sports, cross-country and dance.

In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Trefonen CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 81% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Trefonen CofE Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 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 Trefonen CofE Primary School are Morda CofE Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); Our Lady and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (2.2 miles); Woodside Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 72% maths); and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery (2.9 miles, Good, 76% reading, 72% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Trefonen CofE Primary School.

55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Trefonen CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 51% would recommend the school, 69% say their child is happy there and 52% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (75%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (44%).

8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 27 pupils (22.5%) received SEN support and 3 (2.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Trefonen CofE Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 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 Trefonen CofE Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Cross (opposite), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).

Trefonen CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.