Bicton CofE Primary School and Nursery
URN: 123461 • Shrewsbury SY3 8EH
Overview
- Name
- Bicton CofE Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 123461
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Ball (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01743850212
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bicton Lane, Shrewsbury SY3 8EH
Summary
Bicton CofE Primary School and Nursery, located in Shrewsbury, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a current enrolment of 118 pupils, serving a capacity of 147. The school is part of the Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust, which aims to provide inclusive learning opportunities and promote high achievement among all students. The Trust fosters collaboration among its member schools to enhance educational outcomes.
The school prides itself on its strong community ties, particularly with the local Bicton Holy Trinity Church, and emphasizes the importance of respect and value for each individual. The curriculum is designed to challenge and engage all students, encouraging them to develop perseverance and resilience while celebrating personal and collective successes.
Under the leadership of Head of School Eleanor Mavin, Bicton Primary School focuses on building positive relationships between teachers, parents, and children. The school also offers a nursery for children aged 2 to 4, ensuring a supportive environment for early learners and their families.
The school prides itself on its strong community ties, particularly with the local Bicton Holy Trinity Church, and emphasizes the importance of respect and value for each individual. The curriculum is designed to challenge and engage all students, encouraging them to develop perseverance and resilience while celebrating personal and collective successes.
Under the leadership of Head of School Eleanor Mavin, Bicton Primary School focuses on building positive relationships between teachers, parents, and children. The school also offers a nursery for children aged 2 to 4, ensuring a supportive environment for early learners and their families.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Trips & Visits (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Oct 15 Wed (calendar)
- Oct 16 Thu (calendar)
- Oct 22 Wed (calendar)
- Oct 23 Thu (calendar)
- Clubs (calendar)
- Diary Dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Oxon CofE Primary School (78.3)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School (78.0)
- Woodfield Infant School (76.8)
- Longnor CofE Primary School (72.7)
- Coleham Primary School (71.8)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 147
- Pupils
- 118
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 50
- FSM %
- 15.60
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2025-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 118 | 68 | 50 | 147 | 15.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 133 | 75 | 58 | 147 | 13.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 155 | 78 | 77 | 147 | 8.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 155 | 78 | 77 | 147 | 8.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 138 | 63 | 75 | 147 | 8.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 66 | 81 | 147 | 7.70 |
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