Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

About Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 205 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 59.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Shropshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

205 / 210 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

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 1 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

New Park Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2SP

Phone

01743351032

Acting Executive Headteacher

Graeme Hawes

Website

www.blessededwardcampion.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery?

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery have?

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery has 205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery is part of OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery?

Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery is located at New Park Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2SP.