- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 226
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.9
Schools in WV16
A postcode district in Shropshire
- Postcode district
- 13 schools and nurseries
In short: WV16 is a postcode district in Shropshire with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries137 primary · 3 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All WV16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WV16
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 WV16
7 in WV16, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
18 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 261
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
3 first choices, 4 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 59
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.0
Top Secondary Schools in WV16
3 in WV16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
148 first choices, 123 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 601
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
112 first choices, 154 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 740
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Nurseries in WV16
4 in WV16, highest Ofsted grade first
Dad's The Word
Bridgnorth, WV16 5NQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Highley Minors Childcare Centre
Highley, WV16 6JG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Explorers Pre-School
Bridgnorth, WV16 6SS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in WV16
1 in WV16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Esland Shropshire School
Bridgnorth, WV16 6SU · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WV16
1 in WV16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Esland Shropshire School
Bridgnorth, WV16 6SU · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WV16, 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.
- Good9
- 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 WV16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WV16 has 13 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 WV16
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 WV16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WV16?
WV16 has 13 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 WV16?
The highest-ranked schools in WV16 on Eduscope are Castlefields Primary School, St Leonard's CofE Primary School, Bridgnorth Endowed 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 WV16?
There is 1 independent school in WV16, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in WV16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in WV16 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.