SchoolScoresSt George's Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of EMPOWER TRUST
Woodfield Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8LU
01743 357133 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 February 2023.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
236 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Shrewsbury comparisons use the 4 of its 44 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 40 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 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 64% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 71% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 51% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 86% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 64% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 63% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 201 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 31% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 80% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 33 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 37% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 68% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shrewsbury. Higher than 65% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 93% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 67%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
82 pupils in this year group.
68% — 10 points above the Shropshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 26th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 18.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 12.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 7th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 6.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 43 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 31st lowest of 43 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 30th highest of 39 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Woodfield Infant School and Nursery 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Radbrook Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Winefride's RC Independent School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bowbrook Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Coleham Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oxon CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfields Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meole Brace CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Martin Wilson School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St George's Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St George's Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 February 2023.
How did St George's Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St George's Junior School?
95% of the 236 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St George's Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146183.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.