St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a converter academy in Shrewsbury for boys and girls aged 2 to 11. It has 112 pupils, 28 more than it has places for. About 32 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, a bit more than at most schools. Ofsted's last grade was inspected 2025, no overall grade.
Hopton Lane, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1DB01743 741331standrewsceprimaryschool.co.ukMrs Steph Burgoyne executive head teacherAll details
What Ofsted found
Ofsted's last full inspection was on 11 February 2025, back when it gave schools one overall grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Not judged Between September 2024 and November 2025, Ofsted graded each area but stopped giving one overall word.
Earlier inspections (1)
| Date | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2 February 2023 | Ungraded | School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next |
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
12 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way. These are the results of St Andrew's CofE Primary School, the school this one replaced.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025† | 2024† | 2023† | 2019† | 2018† | 2017† | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 12 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 4 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 14% | 33% | 57% | 78% | – | 59% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 0% | 0% | 14% | 22% | – | 6% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 105.0 | 98.0 | 107.0 | 105.0 | 110.0 | – | 105.0 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 98.0 | 96.0 | 102.0 | 103.0 | 107.0 | – | 103.5 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 101.0 | 98.0 | 101.0 | 103.0 | 105.0 | – | 104.2 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 75% | 29% | 67% | 71% | 89% | – | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 33% | 29% | 50% | 71% | 89% | – | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 50% | 29% | 42% | 86% | 78% | – | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | -1.2 | -1.7 | +3.4 | – | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | -4.4 | -4.2 | +2.6 | – | – | – |
| Expected level: low-income pupilsExpected standard, disadvantaged | – | – | 17% | – | – | – | – | – |
| Expected level: other pupilsExpected standard, non-disadvantaged | – | – | 50% | – | – | – | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
† These results are for St Andrew's CofE Primary School, the school this one replaced in December 2025. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published. As a Church of England school it may put families of that faith first. Check the school's own admissions rules.
The last child to get a place lived 8.6 miles away in 2026. Children in care, brothers and sisters of current pupils, faith and other priority groups are placed first. After that, the closer you live, the better your chances. Type in your postcode to see how far away you are.
We measure in a straight line from the middle of your postcode to the school. The council measures its own way, and the cut-off changes every year. Use this as a rough guide, and read the council's admissions booklet before you apply.
How places were given out for September 2026. More children applied than there were places. The last place went to a child living 8.6 miles from the school, under the sibling rule. Living closer than that didn't guarantee a place, but living much further away meant missing out that year.
| Entry | Places | Put it first | Applied at all | Got a place | How far the last child lived | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Primary | 12 | 16 | 35 | 15 | 8.6 miles (sibling) | LA |
Who goes here
Who the school teaches, from the latest school census.
Specialist SEND provision. Resourced provision (extra staff and funding within a mainstream school) with 6 pupils, for autism, hearing impairment, moderate learning difficulties, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, specific learning difficulties, visual impairment.
To get a place in the unit or resourced provision, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school. Other schools in Shropshire with autism provision.
Infant classes (Reception to Year 2) average 26.0 pupils (England 25.5); junior classes (Years 3 to 6) average 24.0 (England 27.3).
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: Autistic spectrum disorder (7), emotional and mental health (7), Specific learning difficulty (6), language and communications needs (6), Moderate learning difficulty (1), Other difficulty or disability (1).
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 90.7% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25† | 2023/24† | 2022/23† | 2021/22† | 2020/21† | 2018/19† | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 9.3% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 8.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 8.4% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 8.1% | 5.6% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 25.0% | 21.3% | 12.9% | 7.9% | 29.2% | 14.0% | 12.8% |
† These attendance figures are for St Andrew's CofE Primary School, the school this one replaced in December 2025. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Money
Money
From the council school accounts, year to March 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other primary schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 1.6 miles | 122 | Not inspected | – | Compare |
| Kinnerley Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 2.9 miles | 82 | Good 2024 | – | Compare |
| Baschurch CofE Primary School | Church of England | 3.0 miles | 193 | Good 2023 | 77 | Compare |
| West Felton Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 4.3 miles | 167 | Good 2022 | – | Compare |
| Trinity CofE Primary School | Church of England | 4.5 miles | 157 | Good 2022 | 66 | Compare |
| Brynhafren C.P. School | Council | 4.6 miles | 34 | Estyn, no grade | – | Compare |
| Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 4.6 miles | 35 | Requires improvement 2023 | – | Compare |
Questions parents ask
Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery a good school?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery doesn't have a score yet. Ofsted rated it not judged at its last inspection in February 2025.
What is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery not judged at its last full inspection on 11 February 2025.
How good are St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 25% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 0% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery have?
112 pupils aged 2 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 84 places, so it is 133% full.
Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed, and how far away can you live?
Yes. For September 2026 the last place went to a child living 8.6 miles away. Children in care, brothers and sisters of current pupils and other priority groups come before distance, so the cut-off moves every year.
What is attendance like at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Pupils were in school 90.7% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 25% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
The average class had 24.7 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. No class had more than 30 pupils.
Does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery have specialist SEND provision?
Yes. It has resourced provision (extra staff and funding within a mainstream school) for autism, hearing impairment, moderate learning difficulties, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, specific learning difficulties, visual impairment. To get a place there, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Hopton Lane, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1DB
- Telephone
- 01743 741331
- Website
- standrewsceprimaryschool.co.uk
- Executive Head Teacher
- Mrs Steph Burgoyne
- Type of school
- Converter academy (Academy converter, academies)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 2-11, with nursery
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England, Diocese of Lichfield
- Multi-academy trust
- Marches Academy Trust (18 schools)
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Ward
- Loton
- Constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1 December 2025 (academy converter)
- URN
- 151884 · LAESTAB 8933044 · UKPRN 10098193
- Formerly
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, consistent financial reporting 2024/25.
- Admissions outcomes: Shropshire council's published allocation statistics (source), entry years 2026.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.