St George's Junior School — Primary School in Shrewsbury

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St George's Junior School

Shrewsbury, SY3 8LU

352 Pupils

360 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

13.10% FSM %

186 Boys

166 Girls

About St George's Junior School

St George's Junior School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 352 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Kelly Lee.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Shropshire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Shrewsbury
Ward	Porthill
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	EMPOWER TRUST
Opened	01-09-2018
UKPRN	10068465
URN	146183
Data Last Updated	10-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Graham Tate	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	09/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Walker	Chair of Local Governing Body	28/01/2020	02/04/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Donaghue	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/11/2021	30/11/2029	N/A
Mrs Kelly Lee	Local Governor	13/10/2014	02/07/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Philip Merrick	Local Governor	22/01/2024	09/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Raynor	Local Governor	06/10/2023	06/10/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Lizzie Rowsell	Local Governor	01/06/2024	03/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sophie Sherran	Local Governor	01/04/2024	17/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Stockton	Local Governor	17/11/2020	17/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Graham Tate	Local Governor	08/10/2000	09/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Tavernor	Local Governor	09/03/2015	13/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Charlotte Worley	Local Governor	05/05/2021	05/05/2025	Elected by school staff