What year groups does Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery teach?

Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Ellesmere.

Who is the headteacher of Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery?

The headteacher of Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery is Kim Baker, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How big is Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery?

Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery has 66 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.

Is Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery full?

Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery has capacity for 105 pupils and 66 on roll (63%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery a faith school?

Yes. Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Lichfield.

Does Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery as having nursery classes.

Who runs Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery?

Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery

Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery

Cockshutt, Ellesmere, SY12 0JE

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Trust: MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher: Kim Baker
Diocese: Diocese of Lichfield
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: The Marches Academy Trust
Constituency: North Shropshire
Setting: Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 105
Pupils on roll: 66
URN: 151597
Local authority: Shropshire
Website: School website
Telephone: 01939270616

About this school

Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery is a Church of England primary academy in Ellesmere. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 66 pupils on roll.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 2 March 2023 · report published 27 April 2023

Good

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery (URN 123470).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

How Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery compares

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	—	—	—	66	—
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery	—	—	—	35	2.2 miles
Newtown CofE Primary School	25%	4.6%	3.7%	86	3.1 miles
Welshampton CofE Primary School	38%	3.9%	3.6%	71	3.6 miles
Myddle CofE Primary School	67%	4.6%	8.7%	112	4.0 miles
Ellesmere Primary School	64%	5.3%	19.9%	378	4.3 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

Inspection history

Graded inspection — Good report
2 March 2023
Ungraded inspection report
3 November 2021

Location

Nearby schools

Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Shrewsbury

2.2 miles
Newtown CofE Primary School
Primary · Shrewsbury

3.1 miles
Welshampton CofE Primary School
Primary · Ellesmere

3.6 miles
Myddle CofE Primary School
Primary · Shrewsbury

4.0 miles
Ellesmere Primary School
Primary · Ellesmere

4.3 miles

Other schools in Ellesmere

Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery Primary
Ellesmere Primary School Primary
Welshampton CofE Primary School Primary
Lakelands Academy Secondary
Ellesmere College Independent schools

Common questions

What year groups does Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery teach?: Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Ellesmere.
Who is the headteacher of Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery?: The headteacher of Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery is Kim Baker, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How big is Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery?: Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery has 66 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
Is Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery full?: Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery has capacity for 105 pupils and 66 on roll (63%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery a faith school?: Yes. Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Lichfield.
Does Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery as having nursery classes.
Who runs Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery?: Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery is part of MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.