Longden CofE Primary School
URN: 123546 • Shrewsbury SY5 8EX
Overview
- Name
- Longden CofE Primary School
- URN
- 123546
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01743860480
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Plealey Road, Shrewsbury SY5 8EX
Summary
Longden CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 143 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 105. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that reflects its Christian ethos, focusing on the holistic development of each child.
The curriculum at Longden CE Primary School is designed to be engaging and inclusive, ensuring that all students have access to a broad range of educational experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on enhancing learning through various initiatives and support systems, including provisions for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Community involvement is a key aspect of Longden's ethos, fostering strong relationships with families and local organisations. The school actively encourages parental engagement and communication, with resources available for inquiries and support. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the School Business Manager directly.
The curriculum at Longden CE Primary School is designed to be engaging and inclusive, ensuring that all students have access to a broad range of educational experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on enhancing learning through various initiatives and support systems, including provisions for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Community involvement is a key aspect of Longden's ethos, fostering strong relationships with families and local organisations. The school actively encourages parental engagement and communication, with resources available for inquiries and support. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the School Business Manager directly.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Absence (sen)
- Leave of Absence in Term Time Form (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Newsletter Monday 3rd February 2025 (download)
- Newsletter Thursday 19th December 2024 (download)
- Newsletter Friday 24th January 2025 (download)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- School 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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 143
- Boys
- 71
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 5.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 143 | 71 | 72 | 105 | 5.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 152 | 73 | 79 | 105 | 5.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 161 | 78 | 83 | 105 | 6.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 161 | 78 | 83 | 105 | 6.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 164 | 85 | 79 | 105 | 6.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 155 | 78 | 77 | 105 | 3.90 |
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