Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Park Lane, Shifnal, TF11 9HD
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Shifnal, TF11 9HD
380 Pupils
294 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
10.50% FSM %
204 Boys
176 Girls
About St Andrew's CofE Primary School

St Andrew's CofE Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Shropshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 380 pupils on roll. School capacity: 294. Current headteacher: Amanda Skidmore.

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 The Wrekin
Ward Shifnal South
Urban / Rural Larger 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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080541
URN 123500
Data Last Updated 26-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Donna McNaughton Chair of Governors 10/06/2025 09/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roger Cox Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 N/A
Mr Bright Gurupira Governor 21/01/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Hedges Governor 03/12/2025 03/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Martin Hughes Governor 22/05/2025 21/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Marie Jones Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Lea Governor 15/11/2023 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Ludlow Governor 10/02/2023 09/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Gareth Middleton Governor 10/02/2023 09/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Petford Governor 22/10/2022 24/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
The Reverend Christopher Thorpe Governor 01/06/2016 01/06/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
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3.9 km • Telford
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Shifnal, Shropshire.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School has 380 pupils, with a capacity of 294.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, St Andrew's CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Andrew's CofE Primary School is Mrs Amanda Skidmore.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is at Park Lane, Shifnal, TF11 9HD, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at St Andrew's CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Amanda Skidmore
Park Lane, Shifnal, TF11 9HD
01952460226
st-andrews-shifnal.shropshire.sch.uk/
Location
TF11 9HD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 123500
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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