- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
38 first choices, 39 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 342
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Schools in SY1
A postcode district in Shropshire
- Postcode district
- 22 schools and nurseries
In short: SY1 is a postcode district in Shropshire with 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2212 primary · 4 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All SY1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SY1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SY1
12 in SY1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1153%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 343
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury, SY1 2SP · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
18 first choices, 18 offers made
Met the standard at 1153%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 194
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Top Secondary Schools in SY1
4 in SY1, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
117 first choices, 139 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1631.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 817
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Nurseries in SY1
9 in SY1, highest Ofsted grade first
Explorers Childcare LTD
Shrewsbury, SY1 4QN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Shrewsbury Prepatoria Limited
Shrewsbury, SY1 3AF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Shrewsbury Prepatoria Limited
Shrewsbury, SY1 3AF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SY1
1 in SY1, by the school's Eduscope score
Shrewsbury High School
Sy1 1tn · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 20 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1661.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 309
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in SY1
1 in SY1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Harlescott House School
Shrewsbury, SY1 3BA · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 3
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SY1
3 in SY1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Harlescott House School
Shrewsbury, SY1 3BA · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 3
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Shrewsbury High School
Sy1 1tn · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 20 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1661.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 309
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Winefride's RC Independent School
Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 104
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SY1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good10
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SY1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SY1 has 22 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SY1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SY1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SY1?
SY1 has 22 schools, including 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SY1?
The highest-ranked schools in SY1 on Eduscope are Greenfields Primary School, Harlescott Junior School, Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SY1?
There are 3 independent schools in SY1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in SY1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SY1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in SY1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.