Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

URN: 123554 • Shrewsbury SY1 2SP

Overview

Name
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
URN
123554
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Graeme Hawes (since 2025) , Acting Executive Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
New Park Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2SP

Summary

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a voluntary aided primary school located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. With a current enrollment of 193 pupils, the school has a capacity of 210 and serves a mixed-gender population. The school is part of the Blessed Edward Campion Federation, which also includes St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, and is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive educational environment rooted in Catholic values.

The curriculum at Shrewsbury Cathedral focuses on delivering a high-quality education, with an emphasis on subjects such as history, geography, and citizenship. The school aims to inspire curiosity and critical thinking among students, equipping them with the skills to engage in historical inquiries and understand the complexities of the past. The curriculum is designed to foster a sense of identity and community, encouraging pupils to appreciate their own heritage as well as that of others.

Support for students is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with a commitment to ensuring that all pupils thrive academically and socially. The school actively seeks to involve parents and the wider community in its activities, fostering strong relationships that enhance the educational experience for all students.

Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
193
Boys
109
Girls
84
FSM %
16.70
Open date
Close date
2024-01-31
Last Ofsted
2019-07-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 193 109 84 210 16.70
2024-09-11 193 109 84 210 16.70
2023-09-11 173 91 82 210 23.40
2022-09-11 173 91 82 210 23.40
2021-09-11 155 84 71 210 26.50
2020-09-11 171 84 87 210 18.70

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