Mount Pleasant Primary

About Mount Pleasant Primary

Mount Pleasant Primary is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 363 pupils on roll. It is part of SEVERN BRIDGES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Shropshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

363 / 238 (153%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Whitemere Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3BY

Phone

01743249135

Headteacher

Alison Benge

Website

http://www.mountpleasant.shropshire.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mount Pleasant Primary?

Mount Pleasant Primary is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Mount Pleasant Primary have?

Mount Pleasant Primary has 363 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Mount Pleasant Primary perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Mount Pleasant Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Mount Pleasant Primary part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mount Pleasant Primary is part of SEVERN BRIDGES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Mount Pleasant Primary?

Mount Pleasant Primary is located at Whitemere Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3BY.