Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery

URN: 135789 • Shrewsbury SY3 9HG

Overview

Name
Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery
URN
135789
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
65.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Henry Bray (since 2025)
Telephone
01743351027
Website
Visit
Address
Church Road, Shrewsbury SY3 9HG

Summary

Meole Brace Church of England Primary and Nursery is a voluntary controlled school located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, accommodating 444 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school, which amalgamated in 2009 from two separate institutions, is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment underpinned by its Christian ethos. The school’s vision, "Let your light shine," reflects its dedication to helping students reach their full potential while promoting values of Community, Respect, and Perseverance.

The curriculum at Meole Brace is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating local, national, and international studies to enhance students' understanding of their community and the wider world. This approach aims to develop a strong sense of identity and inclusion among pupils, encouraging them to celebrate diversity and build resilience in overcoming challenges.

Parental involvement is highly valued, with the school encouraging collaboration between families and staff to enhance the educational experience. The school boasts ample outdoor space, modern facilities, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

Key details

LA
Shropshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
444
Boys
238
Girls
206
FSM %
19.90
Open date
2009-09-01
Close date
2025-01-31
Last Ofsted
2019-11-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 444 238 206 420 19.90
2024-09-11 445 247 198 420 20.30
2023-09-11 449 244 205 420 22.70
2022-09-11 449 244 205 420 22.70
2021-09-11 427 228 199 420 22.50
2020-09-11 405 211 194 390 17.10

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