Longden CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Longden CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 143 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
143
Pupils
105
Capacity
136%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Longden CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Longden CofE Primary School is managed by Shropshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Shropshire catchment area documents →Longden CofE Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Plealey Road, Longden, Shrewsbury, SY5 8EX
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 5.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 123546
Other Primary Schools in Shrewsbury
If Longden CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shrewsbury are the next closest alternatives.
Minsterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SY5 0BE
Belvidere Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SY2 5YB
Hadnall Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SY4 4BE
Longnor CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SY5 7PP
Myddle CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SY4 3RP
Newtown CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SY4 5NU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Longden CofE Primary School
Is Longden CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Longden CofE Primary School currently has 143 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Longden CofE Primary School? ▾
Longden CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Longden CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Longden CofE Primary School is a primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Longden CofE Primary School? ▾
Longden CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.