Pontesbury CofE Primary School
URN: 123493 • Shrewsbury SY5 0TF
Overview
- Name
- Pontesbury CofE Primary School
- URN
- 123493
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tomaz Lowrie-Herz (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01743790226
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bogey Lane, Shrewsbury SY5 0TF
Summary
Pontesbury CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in the village of Pontesbury, Shropshire. With a capacity of 210 pupils, the school currently serves 207 students and is known for its strong academic standards and values-driven ethos. The school aims to provide a rich and inspiring education grounded in Christian values, fostering an environment where children can develop curious minds and achieve their best.
The curriculum at Pontesbury CE Primary is designed to be creative and challenging, ensuring that students engage with their learning through a variety of enriching experiences, including school trips. The school also has a dedicated school council that encourages student involvement in decision-making, promoting a sense of community and responsibility among pupils.
In addition to its educational offerings, Pontesbury CE Primary maintains close links with St. George’s Church and is supported by an enthusiastic Friends Association. The school prioritises safety and community engagement, implementing measures such as a voluntary one-way traffic system to ensure the safety of students during drop-off and pick-up times.
The curriculum at Pontesbury CE Primary is designed to be creative and challenging, ensuring that students engage with their learning through a variety of enriching experiences, including school trips. The school also has a dedicated school council that encourages student involvement in decision-making, promoting a sense of community and responsibility among pupils.
In addition to its educational offerings, Pontesbury CE Primary maintains close links with St. George’s Church and is supported by an enthusiastic Friends Association. The school prioritises safety and community engagement, implementing measures such as a voluntary one-way traffic system to ensure the safety of students during drop-off and pick-up times.
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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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 207
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 13.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-10-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 207 | 101 | 106 | 210 | 13.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 214 | 103 | 111 | 210 | 14.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 212 | 103 | 109 | 210 | 8.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 212 | 103 | 109 | 230 | 8.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 106 | 104 | 230 | 10.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 207 | 104 | 103 | 230 | 7.70 |
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