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Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Five Shropshire primary schools have been named among the best in the country in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Supporting image for story: Latest flood alerts in Shropshire as river levels rise amid further wet weather

Latest flood alerts in Shropshire as river levels rise amid further wet weather

Supporting image for story: 'Exceptional at treating people with kindness': Care home near Newport handed 'good' CQC rating

'Exceptional at treating people with kindness': Care home near Newport handed 'good' CQC rating

Supporting image for story: Fire service called to two crashes in Shropshire village within 20 minutes

Fire service called to two crashes in Shropshire village within 20 minutes

Supporting image for story: 'I'm doing my bit for the planet by selling traditional and plastic-free cookware on my stall at Newport Indoor Market in Shropshire'

'I'm doing my bit for the planet by selling traditional and plastic-free cookware on my stall at Newport Indoor Market in Shropshire'

Supporting image for story: Thug, 25, punched woman as she tried to split up fight on night out in Newport town centre

Thug, 25, punched woman as she tried to split up fight on night out in Newport town centre

Supporting image for story: Newport students spread festive cheer with Christmas card competition

Newport students spread festive cheer with Christmas card competition

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Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

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Supporting image for story: Search for missing Shropshire teenager George Smyth in Romanian mountains paused due to snow

Search for missing Shropshire teenager George Smyth in Romanian mountains paused due to snow

Supporting image for story: Post delays: Royal Mail to investigate after Newport resident receives no post for 11 days

Post delays: Royal Mail to investigate after Newport resident receives no post for 11 days

Supporting image for story: Two men arrested over late-night incident in Newport town centre

Two men arrested over late-night incident in Newport town centre

Supporting image for story: Golf club near Newport installs smart butts to save water and funds - and cut flood risk

Golf club near Newport installs smart butts to save water and funds - and cut flood risk

Supporting image for story: 'Testing helped save my life': Councillor urges Health Secretary to change direction on prostate cancer test

'Testing helped save my life': Councillor urges Health Secretary to change direction on prostate cancer test

Supporting image for story: A41 speed camera update: Shropshire councils to discuss next steps to improve safety along notorious road stretch

A41 speed camera update: Shropshire councils to discuss next steps to improve safety along notorious road stretch

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About Newport

Newport is a market town and is the main hub of the farming community on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. The Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre is home to several Team GB squads including the gymnastic team. It names a hugely successful carnival, Victoria Park and Shrewsbury Canal among its highlights. While a thriving night life also attracts students from the Harper Adams University.