Weston Rhyn Primary School, Oswestry

In its own words: "Our vision is to provide an inspiring , community-driven curriculum and learning environment that enables our children to access a diverse range of learning experiences; igniting their love for learning and opening doors to their future . We value positive relationships , open communication and collaboration ; a community where all stakeholders are invested in the development of our school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Weston Rhyn Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school situated at the heart of the village of Weston Rhyn, between Oswestry and Chirk, on the Shropshire/North Wales border. Children also attend the school from Chirk Bank, Rhosweil, Bronygarth and other surrounding villages and towns. Our school was opened in 1926 as an 'All-age' school."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at Weston Rhyn Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 47% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 61% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Weston Rhyn Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 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 Weston Rhyn Primary School are Gobowen Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 96% reading, 96% maths); Ysgol y Waun (1.5 miles); Selattyn CofE Primary School (1.9 miles); and Pentre Church in Wales Controlled Primary School (2.8 miles).

3.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Weston Rhyn Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Chirk Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (adjacent), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 17 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Weston Rhyn Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 5.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.