St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Shifnal (Shropshire).
Location
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A Christian school is one in which the atmosphere has that kind of openness about it, that sense that people are worth spending time with, that people need time to grow, need loving attention. Church of England schools offer an education that is distinctively Christian. Although each church school is unique, all church schools share core values based on the Gospel values.
Our church school is a place where loving God and loving our neighbours, is lived out in the daily life of the school. Educating for wisdom, knowledge and skills: enabling discipline, confidence and delight in seeking wisdom and knowledge, and developing talents in all areas of life.
Educating for hope and aspiration: enabling healing, repair and renewal, coping wisely when things go wrong, opening horizons and guiding people into ways of fulfilling them. Educating for community and living well together: a core focus on relationships, participation in communities and the qualities of character that enable people to flourish together.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 123500
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 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
- The Wrekin
- Setting
- Larger 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 Donna McNaughton | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Martin Hughes | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Marie Jones | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Roger Cox | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 · until 2029 | |
| Mr Bright Gurupira | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mark Lea | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Gareth Middleton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Michelle Ludlow | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andrew Hedges Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sarah Petford Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
| The Reverend Christopher Thorpe Former | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2016 · term ended 2026 |
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