Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School
School Name: Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School Address: Station Road, Whittington Town/City: Oswestry County: Shropshire Postcode: SY11 4DA Telephone Number: 01691 662269 Website: www.whittingtonschool.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 5-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Carl Rogers
Capacity: 228
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 239 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.6%
- ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
URN: 123549
DfE Number: 893/3329
UKPRN: 10076326
UPRN: 100071533869
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: North Shropshire (E14001398)
Electoral Ward: Whittington (E05016082)
Diocese: CE20(Diocese of Lichfield)
Easting & Northing: 332674E, 330878N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 52' 18.43" N 3° 0' 5.56" W
Plus Code: 9C4RVXCX+P9
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Philip Adrian Bowd - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
- Dr Stuart James Mawson - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 April 2026.
- Ms Janet Paul - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 October 2026.
- Mr Carl Rogers - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Miss Suzanne Warner - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2027.
- Mrs Jill Whitby - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 February 2026.