Bishops Castle Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishops Castle Primary School
Address: Oak Meadow
Town/City: Bishops Castle
County: Shropshire
Postcode: SY9 5PA
Telephone Number: 01588 638522
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Diocese Of Hereford Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Hereford Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Manning
Capacity: 175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 128 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 73% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.1%

Location and administration

URN: 145672
DfE Number: 893/2029
UKPRN: 10067279
UPRN: 100071542001
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: South Shropshire (E14001493)
Electoral Ward: Bishop's Castle (E05016018)

Easting & Northing: 331985E, 288774N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 29' 35.72" N 3° 0' 11.05" W
Plus Code: 9C4RFXVW+8Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Sonnette Blignaught - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Katie Froggatt - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Jon Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Manning - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Kerri Phelps - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Canon Andrew Teale - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2028.