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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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