SchoolScoresBelvidere Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Tenbury Drive, Telford Estate, Shrewsbury, SY2 5YB
01743 365211 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Shrewsbury comparisons use the 19 of its 44 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 25 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Shrewsbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 11th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 39 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 30% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 34%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Shrewsbury figures pool parents at the Shrewsbury schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
34 pupils in this year group.
44% — 14 points below the Shropshire average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Shropshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 25th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 18.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 27th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 12.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 6.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 43 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.9 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 39 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Crowmoor Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion)
- St Giles CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilfred Owen Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Martin Wilson School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sundorne Infant School and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion)
- Mereside CofE Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Pleasant Primary 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coleham Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harlescott Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Belvidere Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Belvidere Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Belvidere Primary School?
92% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Belvidere Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Belvidere Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Belvidere Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 123437.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.