Newcastle CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Newcastle CofE Primary School
Address: Newcastle
Town/City: Craven Arms
County: Shropshire
Postcode: SY7 8QL
Telephone Number: 01588 640260
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Blue Hills Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Jones
Capacity: 56
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 21 (38% boys & 62% girls)
Enrollment: 38% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19%

Location and administration

URN: 123488
DfE Number: 893/3081
UKPRN: 10080547
UPRN: 10032921709
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: South Shropshire (E14001493)
Electoral Ward: Clun (E05016032)
Diocese: CE18(Diocese of Hereford)

Easting & Northing: 324850E, 282415N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 26' 6.59" N 3° 6' 24.14" W
Plus Code: 9C4RCVPV+38

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

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Governors

  • Rev Lois Beynon - Governor. Appointed on 22 July 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Miss Anna Cook - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Di Cosgrove - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 November 2028.
  • Anne Gledhill - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 November 2028.
  • Mrs Janet Hartin - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 November 2028.
  • Councillor Nigel Hartin - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Howard - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Natasha Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Saunders - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 April 2026.