Hadnall Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Shrewsbury (Shropshire).
Location
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The children in our school family are our number one priority and each child is unique, precious and valued. Our distinctive Christian vision: Encourage one another and build each other up underpins and drives every aspect of school life so children can flourish and succeed.
Through our REACH values of Respect, Enthusiasm, Aspiration, Courage and Hope, we provide a foundation on which we build relationships, educational experiences and equip our pupils for life in all its fullness . We prioritise joy, opportunity and optimism through a curriculum that ignites curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Within a nurturing environment, we create a safe, inclusive and respectful community and we strive to develop a love of one another, a love of learning and a love of life itself. Our school is forward-thinking and outward-looking and we are committed to continual improvement in order to prepare our children for a world they know and a world they are yet to discover.
We actively give our pupils opportunities to become socially and spiritually aware and compassionate, fulfilled individuals wonderful ambassadors of our school and true global citizens of the future.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 123478
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Constituency
- North Shropshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jenny E Marston | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Olwyn Wilde | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Coackley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Laura Tarburton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Barry Bell | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gemma Wilde | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Harvey Gould | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Headteacher Finola Jackson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Kate Shaw Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Reverend Paul Cawthorne Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Clair F Brettell Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2025 |
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