Longden CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Longden CofE Primary School
Address: Plealey Lane, Longden
Town/City: Shrewsbury
County: Shropshire
Postcode: SY5 8EX
Telephone Number: 01743 860480
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sally Johnson
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 140 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 133% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.8%

Location and administration

URN: 123546
DfE Number: 893/3321
UKPRN: 10076328
UPRN: 10002207405
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: Shrewsbury (E14001473)
Electoral Ward: Longden (E05016042)
Diocese: CE18(Diocese of Hereford)

Easting & Northing: 344137E, 306505N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 39' 14.47" N 2° 49' 37.57" W
Plus Code: 9C4VM53F+J5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School (3.0km)
  2. Mary Webb School and Science College (3.8km)
  3. The Fitzroy Academy (3.8km)
  4. Pontesbury CofE Primary School (3.9km)
  5. Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School (4.3km)
  6. St Edward's CofE Primary School (5.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Davies - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mrs Julie Dean - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2027.
  • Mrs Nicky Drew - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Ms Pam Dutton-Thompson - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 12 December 2025.
  • Mr Neil Evans - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Roger Evans - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2017 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 December 2025.
  • Amy Henson - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mrs Rebekah Hilton - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 November 2027.
  • Mrs Sally Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rev Graham Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2015 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Angela Portman - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 1997 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 January 2027.
  • Mrs Karen Rogers - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Mrs Jacinta Walton - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mrs Jacinta Walton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2026.