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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governing Body Meetings (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Data Protection (download)
- School Prospectus (download)
- Policies (other)
- Equality & Inclusion (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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