Criftins CofE Primary School
URN: 123472 • Ellesmere SY12 9LT
Overview
- Name
- Criftins CofE Primary School
- URN
- 123472
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gino Rushton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01691690207
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Criftins, Ellesmere SY12 9LT
Summary
Criftins CofE Primary School is a small, voluntary controlled primary school located in Ellesmere, Shropshire, with a current enrolment of 99 pupils and a capacity of 84. The school prides itself on fostering a friendly and caring environment, welcoming families and visitors alike. As a Church of England school, it maintains strong links with the Diocese of Lichfield and the local St Matthews Church, which enriches its community ethos.
The school operates within the Mere’s Edge Federation, collaborating with a partner school to enhance educational opportunities for its students. Criftins offers a curriculum that prioritises care and attention, aiming to provide a holistic educational experience. The school day runs from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, with extended provision available from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, accommodating the needs of working families.
Criftins is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of its pupils, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can find further information on the school's website.
The school operates within the Mere’s Edge Federation, collaborating with a partner school to enhance educational opportunities for its students. Criftins offers a curriculum that prioritises care and attention, aiming to provide a holistic educational experience. The school day runs from 8:40 am to 3:15 pm, with extended provision available from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, accommodating the needs of working families.
Criftins is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of its pupils, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can find further information on the school's website.
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Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 99
- Boys
- 50
- Girls
- 49
- FSM %
- 19.10
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 99 | 50 | 49 | 84 | 19.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 97 | 52 | 45 | 84 | 22.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 99 | 55 | 44 | 84 | 19.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 99 | 55 | 44 | 84 | 19.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 108 | 59 | 49 | 84 | 20.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 108 | 54 | 54 | 84 | 14.80 |
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