Christ Church CofE Primary School
URN: 123471 • Shrewsbury SY5 6DH
Overview
- Name
- Christ Church CofE Primary School
- URN
- 123471
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracey Cansdale (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01952510383
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sheinton Road, Shrewsbury SY5 6DH
Summary
Christ Church CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school located in Cressage, Shrewsbury, with a current enrolment of 138 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 105. The school promotes a strong sense of community and family, reflecting its Christian ethos while welcoming children from all faiths and backgrounds. The school's vision, "Preparing, Sowing, Growing," emphasizes nurturing children's interests and ambitions to help them thrive in modern Britain.
The curriculum at Christ Church is designed to be creative and engaging, supported by dedicated staff and governors. The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in July 2023, with 'Outstanding' marks in Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes, highlighting its child-centred approach. Additionally, a Church School Inspection in June 2024 praised the strong sense of wellbeing fostered within the school community.
Parents can stay informed through a weekly newsletter and are encouraged to visit the school to experience its vibrant environment firsthand. Christ Church CE Primary School aims to provide a nurturing and supportive atmosphere where every child can flourish.
The curriculum at Christ Church is designed to be creative and engaging, supported by dedicated staff and governors. The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in July 2023, with 'Outstanding' marks in Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes, highlighting its child-centred approach. Additionally, a Church School Inspection in June 2024 praised the strong sense of wellbeing fostered within the school community.
Parents can stay informed through a weekly newsletter and are encouraged to visit the school to experience its vibrant environment firsthand. Christ Church CE Primary School aims to provide a nurturing and supportive atmosphere where every child can flourish.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Share on Linked In (sen)
- Parents’ Survey 2023 (download)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School – Ofsted Inspection Report July 2023 (download)
- Parents’ Survey 2024 Results (download)
- Introduction Booklet July 2024 (download)
- SIAMS report Christ Church Cressage (download)
- How to get in touch with us and find out information Sept 24 (download)
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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 138
- Boys
- 62
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 18.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 138 | 62 | 76 | 105 | 18.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 141 | 67 | 74 | 105 | 17.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 119 | 64 | 55 | 105 | 15.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 119 | 64 | 55 | 105 | 15.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 104 | 56 | 48 | 105 | 13.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 97 | 52 | 45 | 105 | 11.30 |
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