Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: Church Road, Meole Brace
Town/City: Shrewsbury
County: Shropshire
Postcode: SY3 9HG
Telephone Number: 01743 351027
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Shropshire Church Of England Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Henry Bray
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 461 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.1%

Location and administration

URN: 150601
DfE Number: 893/5206
UKPRN: 10094515
UPRN: 100071403193
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: Shrewsbury (E14001473)
Electoral Ward: Meole (E05016050)
Diocese: CE20(Diocese of Lichfield)

Easting & Northing: 348428E, 310395N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 41' 21.89" N 2° 45' 51.44" W
Plus Code: 9C4VM6QP+Q7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Duncan Bowdler - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 June 2028.
  • Ms Henry Bray - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sarah Latcham - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 April 2027.
  • Mr Edward Pharo - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
  • Mrs Jenny Surl - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 April 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 April 2029.
  • Mrs Kelly Watkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 June 2028.
  • Mr Roy Whitfield-Percy - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 June 2028.
  • Mr Richard Yardley - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 June 2028.