Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Longden CofE Primary School

Plealey Lane, Shrewsbury, SY5 8EX
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Longden CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY5 8EX
143 Pupils
105 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
5.20% FSM %
71 Boys
72 Girls
About Longden CofE Primary School

Longden CofE Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 143 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Sally Johnson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Shropshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency Shrewsbury
Ward Longden
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076328
URN 123546
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jacinta Walton Chair of Governors 25/11/2022 24/11/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Pam Dutton-Thompson Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 12/12/2025 — N/A
Mrs Lisa Davies Governor 23/09/2022 22/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julie Dean Governor 29/04/2019 27/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicky Drew Governor 23/09/2022 22/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Roger Evans Governor 22/11/2017 10/12/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Neil Evans Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Amy Henson Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebekah Hilton Governor 24/11/2023 23/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Sally Johnson Governor 01/01/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Prof Jim Monaghan Governor 27/07/2011 18/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rev Graham Phillips Governor 27/09/2015 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Longden CofE Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Longden CofE Primary School has 143 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Longden CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, Longden CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Longden CofE Primary School is Mrs Sally Johnson.
Longden CofE Primary School is at Plealey Lane, Longden, Shrewsbury, SY5 8EX, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Longden CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Longden CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sally Johnson
Plealey Lane, Longden, Shrewsbury, SY5 8EX
01743860480
www.longden.shropshire.sch.uk/
Location
SY5 8EX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 123546
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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