Shifnal Primary School
URN: 123424 • Shifnal TF11 8EJ
Overview
- Name
- Shifnal Primary School
- URN
- 123424
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Farrington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01952460500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Curriers Lane, Shifnal TF11 8EJ
Summary
Shifnal Primary School is a community school located in Shifnal, Shropshire, serving a mixed-gender population of 387 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 350. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. With a focus on academic achievement, Shifnal Primary aims to instill a love for learning in its students.
The school employs the Read Write Inc. programme to enhance literacy skills, providing a structured approach to reading and writing. This method emphasizes phonics, enabling children to become fluent readers and confident writers. Regular assessments ensure that students are grouped according to their abilities, allowing tailored support from trained staff.
In addition to academic pursuits, Shifnal Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, fostering a sense of community among families. The school encourages parental involvement and communication through various channels, ensuring that parents are engaged in their children's education. For more information, visit their website at www.shifnalprimary.co.uk.
The school employs the Read Write Inc. programme to enhance literacy skills, providing a structured approach to reading and writing. This method emphasizes phonics, enabling children to become fluent readers and confident writers. Regular assessments ensure that students are grouped according to their abilities, allowing tailored support from trained staff.
In addition to academic pursuits, Shifnal Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, fostering a sense of community among families. The school encourages parental involvement and communication through various channels, ensuring that parents are engaged in their children's education. For more information, visit their website at www.shifnalprimary.co.uk.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 387
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 194
- FSM %
- 13.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 387 | 193 | 194 | 350 | 13.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 401 | 192 | 209 | 350 | 14.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 400 | 193 | 207 | 350 | 13.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 400 | 193 | 207 | 350 | 13.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 403 | 194 | 209 | 350 | 13.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 402 | 182 | 220 | 294 | 12.90 |
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