William Shrewsbury Primary School

About William Shrewsbury Primary School

William Shrewsbury Primary School is an academy converter in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 636 pupils on roll. It is part of CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

636 / 578 (110%) · 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

Church Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HE

Phone

01283247490

Headteacher

Melanie Murfin

Website

https://williamshrewsbury.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is William Shrewsbury Primary School?

William Shrewsbury Primary School is an academy converter in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does William Shrewsbury Primary School have?

William Shrewsbury Primary School has 636 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does William Shrewsbury Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at William Shrewsbury Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is William Shrewsbury Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — William Shrewsbury Primary School is part of CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is William Shrewsbury Primary School?

William Shrewsbury Primary School is located at Church Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HE.