St Giles CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Shrewsbury (Shropshire).
KS2 RWM expected
42%
▼ 20pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
78%
▲ 3pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
71%
▼ 3pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
47%
▼ 25pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
95.7%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
22.8
▲ 2.1 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
10.5%
▼ 14pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
97%
306 / 315 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
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St Giles CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary school located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The school caters for boys and girls aged 5 to 11. The Headteacher is Caroline Gardner.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 123503
- 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
- Shrewsbury
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Laurence O'Dwyer | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Marie-Claire Wigley | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jonathan Parsons | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Nick Morrall | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Matthew Walker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Laurence O'Dwyer | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Beth Rowe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Joseph Dawes | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2028 |
| Mr Irwin Dale Sager | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Mark Lloyd | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Miss Kimberley Kelsall | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| The Revd Andrew Knight | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Headteacher Caroline Gardner | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanne Woolley Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
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