Barrow 1618 CofE Free School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Barrow 1618 CofE Free School
Address: Barrow
Town/City: Broseley
County: Shropshire
Postcode: TF12 5BW
Telephone Number: 01952 388640
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Barrow 1618 The School Co

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Anita Ward
Capacity: 84
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 93 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.7%

Location and administration

URN: 138268
DfE Number: 893/2000
UKPRN: 10038151
UPRN: 10003420989
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: South Shropshire (E14001493)
Electoral Ward: Much Wenlock (E05016052)
Diocese: CE18(Diocese of Hereford)

Easting & Northing: 365902E, 300152N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 35' 55.39" N 2° 30' 16.99" W
Plus Code: 9C4VHFXW+F4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery (2.6km)
  2. Broseley CofE Primary School (2.6km)
  3. Much Wenlock Primary School (3.5km)
  4. William Brookes School (3.5km)
  5. Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary Academy (3.8km)
  6. Aspris Telford School (4.2km)
  7. Woodlands Primary School and Nursery (4.6km)
  8. Haberdashers' Abraham Darby (4.6km)
  9. William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mrs Natasha Branston - Trustee. Appointed on 3 September 2012 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Sarah Britton - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Greg Day - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Diocese of Hereford DHET - Member. Appointed on 18 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust).
  • Mr Brynley Evans - Trustee. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Selina Graham - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Edmund Hobday - Trustee. Appointed on 28 February 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 July 2026.
  • Richard Jackson - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Carolyn Jones - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 17 November 2020 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Ms Carolyn Jones - Member. Appointed on 17 October 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Ms Carolyn Jones - Member. Appointed on 17 November 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • The Reverend Lynda Lilley - Trustee. Appointed on 22 January 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Victoria Mantle - Trustee. Appointed on 3 September 2012 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Zoe Parrish - Trustee. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2026.
  • Mrs Angela Marie Pitchford - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 January 2020. Term runs until 2 January 2026.
  • Mr Adam James Anthony Saunders - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 3 January 2026.
  • Mrs Caroline Stanford - Trustee. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Mrs Emily Swinnerton - Trustee. Appointed on 28 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mrs Anita Ward - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 17 April 2023.
  • Headteacher Anita Ward - Trustee. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Julian Wayne - Trustee. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2029.