Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
URN: 123396 • Shifnal TF11 8RA
Overview
- Name
- Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
- URN
- 123396
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Justine Keeling-Paglia (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01952460204
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sheriffhales, Shifnal TF11 8RA
Summary
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool, located in Shifnal, Shropshire, is a community school catering to 96 pupils, with a capacity of 84. The school prides itself on its small, family-oriented environment, where high-quality staff support each child's individual needs. The ethos of the school revolves around the motto "growing hearts and minds," emphasizing the development of both academic skills and personal virtues such as kindness, citizenship, and resilience.
The curriculum at Sheriffhales is designed to be broad and engaging, incorporating the interests and talents of the children. It includes a unique outdoor learning programme, alongside various extracurricular activities like sports, music, and gardening. The school encourages collaboration through initiatives such as the School Council and choir, fostering a sense of community and teamwork among students.
Sheriffhales Primary School also places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The school welcomes prospective families to visit and learn more about the supportive community and rich educational experiences offered.
The curriculum at Sheriffhales is designed to be broad and engaging, incorporating the interests and talents of the children. It includes a unique outdoor learning programme, alongside various extracurricular activities like sports, music, and gardening. The school encourages collaboration through initiatives such as the School Council and choir, fostering a sense of community and teamwork among students.
Sheriffhales Primary School also places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The school welcomes prospective families to visit and learn more about the supportive community and rich educational experiences offered.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND support and parenting resources (sen)
- Oct 11 Sat (calendar)
- Oct 16 Thu (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Clubs (calendar)
- Term Dates and PD Days (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 96
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- 12.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 96 | 56 | 40 | 84 | 12.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 79 | 43 | 36 | 84 | 8.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 86 | 51 | 35 | 84 | 8.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 86 | 51 | 35 | 84 | 8.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 82 | 45 | 37 | 84 | 9.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 74 | 40 | 34 | 84 | 5.40 |
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