Ofsted school ratings in Shropshire
In Shropshire (West Midlands), 55 of 70 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 78.6%. That is 8.6 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 78.6%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 52
- Requires improvement
- 14
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 70
- rank 130/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Shropshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Shropshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 4.3% |
| Good | 52 | 74.3% |
| Requires improvement | 14 | 20.0% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 1.4% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Shropshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 43 | 9 | 1 | 82.1% |
| Secondary | 0 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 69.2% |
| Special | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
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Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Shropshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 55 of 70 graded state-funded schools in Shropshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 78.6%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Shropshire have?
- Shropshire has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 52 rated Good, out of 70 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Shropshire?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Shropshire, and 14 rated Requires improvement, out of 70 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Shropshire?
- By phase in Shropshire: 82.1% of 56 primary schools; 69.2% of 13 secondary schools; 0.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Shropshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Shropshire ranks 130 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 78.6% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.