The 3-18 Education Trust is pleased to announce that Bowbrook Primary School has achieved ‘strong standard’ across all areas in its first Ofsted inspection.
In the school’s first Ofsted report since opening to pupils in 2023, Bowbrook is described as “an ambitious school where positive relationships and high expectations shape daily life”.
The school’s leaders are praised for creating “a deeply inclusive culture where every pupil is valued and supported to achieve well.” Parents and carers are highlighted as highly supportive of the school, which is “the hub of the community.”
Bowbrook is Shrewsbury’s newest school, which opened in September 2023 following a successful bid from The 3-18 Education Trust to develop a new school to meet growing local demand.
“A reflection of the ambition, care and passion [of] the Bowbrook team”
Claire Jones, Deputy CEO at the Trust, led on the bid and has seen it through to this successful transition into a thriving primary school under the strong leadership of the headteacher, Sam Aiston.
David O’Toole, CEO at The 3-18 Education Trust, said:
“I am enormously proud of everyone at Bowbrook Primary School for what has been achieved in the recent Ofsted inspection, which confirmed strong practice across every area. This is a fantastic reflection of the ambition, care and passion that the Bowbrook team bring to school life every day.
“It has been a privilege for our Trust to see Bowbrook grow from the earliest plans for a new school into such a valued part of its local community. This outcome is an important milestone in that journey, and I look forward to seeing the school continue to go from strength to strength. On behalf of our Trust, thank you to every member of the Bowbrook team for the difference you make to children and families every day.”
This is a positive start to an already celebratory new school year as 2026 marks ten years of The 3-18 Education Trust, from two founding schools in 2016 to a growing Shropshire-wide community of schools today. Throughout the year, the Trust will be recognising ten years of collaboration, growth and shared ambition.
About Bowbrook Primary School
Bowbrook is a ‘school of opportunity’ with state-of-the-art facilities including a multi-use games area, dance studio, science lab and DT lab as well as extensive surrounding fields.
Bowbrook’s children are provided with a toolkit for life in the modern world with extensive opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, as they take their first steps into building successful futures.
Children are encouraged to be ambitious, embrace opportunities and push themselves out of their comfort zone, reflected in the school’s ethos ‘feel the fear and do it anyway!’
For more information, visit the school website at https://bowbrookprimary.co.uk/
Notes for editors
The 3‑18 Education Trust is a Shropshire‑based Multi‑Academy Trust providing a high quality, aspirational education from early years through to post‑16.
Our Trust comprises fourteen schools bringing together a vibrant and diverse community of over 6,200 students, 900 teaching and support staff and 110 governors.
September 2026 marks ten years of The 3-18 Education Trust, from the founding schools of Priory and St Martins in 2016 to our growing Shropshire-wide community of schools today.
This year we celebrate Our Trust at 10 recognising ten years of collaboration, growth and shared ambition across our Trust and community of schools.
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