Shaw Primary Academy

About Shaw Primary Academy

Shaw Primary is a friendly school where children aged 3-11 feel safe, happy and valued. Our broad and balanced curriculum is innovative, creative and fun and is taught through exciting projects that support our love of learning and our respectful ethos.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ms D Kimpton

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 30 responses • 7.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

86.7% positive 13.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93.3% positive 3.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

70% positive 23.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

66.6% positive 13.3% negative

My child does well at this school

90% positive 3.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 30 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

18.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

64.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 2

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Emily P Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Shaw Primary Academy exceeded all our expectations!"

We've had our child at Shaw for a few years now and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. The school's emphasis on safety, happiness and aiming high is palpable in everything they do. The teachers are supportive and enthusiastic, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. We're so grateful to be a part of the Shaw community!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David J Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2022

4.0

"A great all-round school"

We've been really impressed with Shaw Primary so far. The school's values of respect, inclusivity and responsibility are something we're proud to see our child being taught. The teachers are friendly and approachable, and the school's commitment to creativity and fun is evident in the projects they plan. We're happy to have made the choice to send our child to Shaw.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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