- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
75 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 431
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.0
Schools in SY3
A postcode district in Shropshire
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: SY3 is a postcode district in Shropshire with 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2510 primary · 5 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All SY3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SY3
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 SY3
10 in SY3, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
70 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 425
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury, SY3 9HG · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
54 first choices, 57 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 461
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.5
Top Secondary Schools in SY3
5 in SY3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
231 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 852
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
198 first choices, 270 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,316
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Nurseries in SY3
12 in SY3, highest Ofsted grade first
Daisy Chain at Mytton Oak
Shrewsbury, SY3 8XD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Explorers Childcare LTD
Shrewsury, SY3 8JN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Nesscliffe House Nursery School
Shrewsbury, SY3 7EY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SY3
1 in SY3, by the school's Eduscope score
Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 848
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in SY3
2 in SY3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bettws Lifehouse
Shropshire, SY3 9AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Oakwood School
Shrewsbury, SY3 8BT · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 8
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SY3
3 in SY3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bettws Lifehouse
Shropshire, SY3 9AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Oakwood School
Shrewsbury, SY3 8BT · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 8
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 12 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 848
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SY3, 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.
- Outstanding5
- Good16
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet3
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 SY3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SY3 has 25 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 SY3
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 SY3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SY3?
SY3 has 25 schools, including 10 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SY3?
The highest-ranked schools in SY3 on Eduscope are Coleham Primary School, Oxon CofE Primary School, The Priory School. 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 SY3?
There are 3 independent schools in SY3. 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 SY3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SY3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in SY3 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.