Best 3 Primary schools in Bishops Castle – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Bishops Castle Primary School (Primary) in Bishops Castle; Stiperstones CofE Primary School (Primary) in Bishops Castle — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bishops Castle Primary School and Stiperstones CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary controlled school type located around Bishops Castle, Shropshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Bishops Castle Primary School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Bishops Castle Primary School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 150, typical FSM 20–25%, range 20–25%–20–25%; all within the DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Bishops Castle Primary School SY9 5PA	Stiperstones CofE Primary School SY9 5EA
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5PA	Bishops Castle Shropshire SY9 5EA
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Nov 2023	2 5 Sep 2018
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	175	56
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Shropshire (893)
Website	www.bishopscastle-pri.shropshire.sch.uk	www.shf.shropshire.sch.uk
Telephone	01588638522	01588650207
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Bishops Castle Primary School

SY9 5PA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5PA
Ofsted: 2 15 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIOCESE OF HEREFORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.bishopscastle-pri.shropshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01588638522

Stiperstones CofE Primary School

SY9 5EA

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5EA
Ofsted: 2 5 Sep 2018
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Shropshire (893)
Website: www.shf.shropshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01588650207

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.