Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Newtown CofE Primary School

Newtown, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NU
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Newtown CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury, SY4 5NU
90 Pupils
140 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
3.70% FSM %
48 Boys
42 Girls
About Newtown CofE Primary School

Newtown CofE Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Shropshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 90 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Ben Crompton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Shropshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Shropshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency North Shropshire
Ward Wem
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 10079356
URN 123490
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Matthew Topple Chair of Governors 13/09/2024 16/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr John Britton Governor 28/06/2025 25/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sam Brown Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Adam Clayton Governor 01/05/2020 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Benjamin Crompton Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Nikki Hallam Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Elected by parents
Rev Gareth Ingham Governor 12/09/2024 12/09/2028 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Carolyn Lipson Governor 12/10/2021 11/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carolyn Lipson Governor 12/10/2025 11/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sam Roberts Governor 12/10/2023 12/10/2027 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newtown CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Newtown CofE Primary School has 90 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
Newtown CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Newtown CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Newtown CofE Primary School is Mr Ben Crompton.
Newtown CofE Primary School is at Newtown, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NU, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Newtown CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Newtown CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ben Crompton
Newtown, Wem, Shrewsbury, SY4 5NU
01939233353
www.newtowncofeprimary.co.uk
Location
SY4 5NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 123490
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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