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Harlescott Junior School

Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 4QN

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Pupils

369

Ages

7-11

FSM

32.8%

Capacity

360

Ofsted

Good

May 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

74.0%

Writing

66.0%

Maths

68.0%

RWM Combined

53.0%

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About Harlescott Junior School

Harlescott Junior School is a primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 369 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 4QN | More schools in Shropshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Harlescott Junior School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2023 — Good
May 2023 — Good (predecessor: Harlescott Junior School)
Jul 2013 — Good (predecessor: Harlescott Junior School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Harlescott Junior School

What is Harlescott Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Harlescott Junior School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Harlescott Junior School's latest exam results?

Harlescott Junior School: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Harlescott Junior School located?

Harlescott Junior School is a primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire (SY1 4QN).

How many pupils attend Harlescott Junior School?

Harlescott Junior School has around 369 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Harlescott Junior School with other schools?

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