Harlescott Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Harlescott Junior School
Address: Featherbed Lane
Town/City: Shrewsbury
County: Shropshire
Postcode: SY1 4QN
Telephone Number: 01743 462087
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Severn Bridges Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Severn Bridges Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Adele Thain
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 343 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.3%

Location and administration

URN: 150467
DfE Number: 893/2090
UKPRN: 10094080
UPRN: 100071531894
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: Shrewsbury (E14001473)
Electoral Ward: Battlefield (E05016014)

Easting & Northing: 351747E, 315282N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 44' 1.13" N 2° 42' 57.27" W
Plus Code: 9C4VP7MM+FJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Fritha Dean - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Miss Debbie Downes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Debbie Dunning - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Clare Holland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Shelly Hurdley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Jones - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Headteacher Lisa Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Gemma Kennelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mrs Jennifer Lloyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • Mrs Abigail Page - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Powis - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Samuels - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mrs Adele Thain - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Lisa Twidale - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Joshua Young - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2025.