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Mount Pleasant Primary Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Mount Pleasant Primary is a academy converter primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 363 pupils, and a capacity of 238 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

363

Pupils

238

Capacity

153%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Mount Pleasant Primary Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Mount Pleasant Primary sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Shropshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 363 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 238 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Mount Pleasant Primary — School Information

Full address
Whitemere Road, Mount Pleasant, Shrewsbury, SY1 3BY
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
22.3% of pupils
DfE URN
144434

Other Primary Schools in Shrewsbury

If Mount Pleasant Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shrewsbury are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mount Pleasant Primary

Is Mount Pleasant Primary oversubscribed?

Yes — Mount Pleasant Primary currently has 363 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 238 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mount Pleasant Primary?

Admission to Mount Pleasant Primary is managed by Shropshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Mount Pleasant Primary cover?

Mount Pleasant Primary 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 Mount Pleasant Primary?

Mount Pleasant Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.