SchoolScoresHarlescott Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SEVERN BRIDGES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 4QN
01743 462087 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 May 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
101 pupils in this year group.
53% — 5 points below the Shropshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.8% | 18.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.6% | 12.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 6.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 32nd lowest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 37th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 37th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 26th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 31st highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 39 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 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
- Sundorne Infant School and Nursery 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion)
- Wilfred Owen Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenacres Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 19% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Pleasant Primary 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Martin Wilson School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belvidere Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crowmoor Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion)
- Greenfields Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harlescott Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Harlescott Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 May 2023.
How did Harlescott Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150467.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.