St Giles CofE Primary School

URN: 123503 • Shrewsbury SY2 5NJ

Overview

Name
St Giles CofE Primary School
URN
123503
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Gardner (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01743356579
Website
Visit
Address
Portland Crescent, Shrewsbury SY2 5NJ

Summary

St Giles' CofE Primary School, located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, is a voluntary controlled primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 303 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school is grounded in Christian values, particularly those derived from the parable of The Good Samaritan, which emphasize respect, resilience, and responsibility. These core values are integral to the school's ethos and are reflected in daily activities, collective worship, and the overall learning environment.

The school aims to provide an inclusive and balanced curriculum that supports every child's academic and personal development. St Giles' has a dedicated Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDco) and a pastoral team that work closely with families to ensure all students receive the necessary support to thrive. High expectations for academic achievement are coupled with a commitment to fostering children's creative, physical, moral, and spiritual growth.

St Giles' CofE Primary School strives to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, encouraging strong community ties and parental involvement. The school is committed to ensuring that all children feel safe and valued, enabling them to develop resilience and coping strategies for their wellbeing.

Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
303
Boys
147
Girls
156
FSM %
9.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 303 147 156 315 9.90
2024-09-11 307 154 153 322 10.10
2023-09-11 311 153 158 322 8.40
2022-09-11 311 153 158 322 8.40
2021-09-11 318 162 156 322 7.20
2020-09-11 318 159 159 322 1.60

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