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