St Mary's Church of England Primary School

URN: 123524 • Shrewsbury SY4 4JR

Overview

Name
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
URN
123524
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
65.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Guy Verling (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Poynton Road, Shrewsbury SY4 4JR

Summary

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, located in Shawbury, Shropshire, is a voluntary controlled school that serves a mixed-gender population of 223 pupils, with a capacity for 266. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and peaceful learning environment, guided by its core values of Empowerment, Ambition, Collaboration, Positivity, Respect, and Integrity. As a church school, it emphasizes the importance of Christian beliefs in the educational experience.

The curriculum at St Mary's aims to inspire a love of learning and promote independence and self-belief among students. The school provides a range of educational opportunities, including exciting school trips and a focus on both academic and personal development. The partnership between parents, staff, and the local community is integral to the school's ethos, ensuring that every child feels welcomed and supported.

St Mary's is part of the Empower Trust, which enhances its educational offerings and community engagement. The school also features a nursery and has established strong links with local parishes, reinforcing its commitment to the spiritual and social development of its pupils.

Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
266
Pupils
223
Boys
109
Girls
114
FSM %
3.80
Open date
Close date
2019-10-31
Last Ofsted
2016-10-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 223 109 114 266 3.80
2024-09-11 223 109 114 266 3.80
2023-09-11 223 109 114 266 3.80
2022-09-11 223 109 114 266 3.80
2021-09-11 223 109 114 266 3.80
2020-09-11 223 109 114 266 3.80

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