- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
6 first choices, 6 offers made
Met the standard at 1189%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
Schools in SY9
A postcode district in Shropshire
- Postcode district
- 5 schools and nurseries
In short: SY9 is a postcode district in Shropshire with 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 nursery. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries53 primary · 1 secondary · 1 nursery
Top-rated
All SY9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SY9
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 SY9
3 in SY9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
2 first choices, 2 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 25
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
8 first choices, 8 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 128
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Top Secondary Schools in SY9
1 in SY9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
44 first choices, 45 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 507
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Nurseries in SY9
1 in SY9, highest Ofsted grade first
Crowgate Child Centre
Bishops Castle, SY9 5PA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SY9, 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.
- Good4
- Not graded yet1
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 SY9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SY9 has 5 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 SY9
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 SY9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SY9?
SY9 has 5 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 1 nursery. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SY9?
The highest-ranked schools in SY9 on Eduscope are Norbury Primary School and Nursery, Stiperstones CofE Primary School, The Community College, Bishop's Castle. 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 do I choose the right school in SY9?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in SY9 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.