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Gobowen Primary School

Goodgraded 11/07/2024Ages 3–11216 pupilsDoes not apply
Oswestry, SY11 3LD
Shropshire

Gobowen Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oswestry, within the Shropshire local authority. The school has around 216 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/07/2024, Gobowen Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Oswestry can view Gobowen Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Oswestry (SY11 3LD), Gobowen Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals19.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-17%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in OswestrySee the full area report for SY11 3LD