Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryRoman Catholic

PrimaryAges 3–11205 pupils

New Park Road, Castlefields, SY1 2SPWebsite01743351032

205 pupilsAges 3–11

Artsmark Silver

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils205

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils205

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

205 / 210 (98%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~26*

Head Teacher

Mr Graeme Hawes

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

Capacity: 5 places

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

5.0%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.0%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence13.3%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 5 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support22.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication15 pupils (29%)

Other11 pupils (21%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health11 pupils (21%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty8 pupils (15%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (6%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (4%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils205

Free school meals16.6%

English as additional language39.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British41.0%

Black African21.0%

Indian11.7%

White Other11.2%

Asian Other7.3%

Traveller Irish2.0%

Mixed Other1.5%

Mixed White & Asian1.5%

Mixed White & African1.5%

Black Caribbean1.0%

Black Other0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£3,730

total expenditure per pupil

£-3,670 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£1,614

Support staff£672

Premises£0

Energy£74

Learning resources£90

Income per pupil£3,355

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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