Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool

About Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool

Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is a community school in Shifnal, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 96 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Shropshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

96 / 84 (114%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 June 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Sheriffhales, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8RA

Phone

01952385530

Headteacher

Justine Keeling-Paglia

Website

www.sheriffhalesschool.org

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool?

Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is a community school in Shifnal, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool have?

Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool has 96 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool?

Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is located at Sheriffhales, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8RA.