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Harlescott Junior School

Academy converter · Shrewsbury · SY1 4QN

Ages 7–11 · 343 pupils · Shropshire

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-05-04

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

343 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
343
Boys / girls
179 / 164
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
343 / 360 (95%)
Free school meals
35.3%
FSM pupils
121
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SEVERN BRIDGES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
SEVERN BRIDGES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Severn Bridges Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Adele Thain

Location

Address
Featherbed Lane
Postcode
SY1 4QN
Town
Shrewsbury
County
Shropshire
Local authority
Shropshire
District
Shropshire
Constituency
Shrewsbury
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 343 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 35.3%.

Open schools in Shrewsbury
69
Primary schools in Shrewsbury
44
Academies among open schools in Shrewsbury
54% (37)
Open schools in SY1
14
Primary in SY1
8
Open schools in Shropshire LA
187
Primary in Shropshire LA
127

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ShrewsburyNear SY1

  • Wilfred Owen Primary School

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    • KS273%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM57.4%
    • Demand0.95

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  • Greenacres Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • KS233%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM48.5%
    • Demand0.92

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  • Grange Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM45.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.1 miles away

  • Mount Pleasant Primary

    Ofsted: Needs attention

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    • KS269%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM22.3%
    • Demand1.12

    1.2 miles away

  • The Martin Wilson School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    Ages 2–11

    • FSM40.4%

    1.3 miles away

  • Belvidere Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Shrewsbury · SY2 5YB · Shropshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM11.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Adele Thain
Telephone
01743462087
Website
www.haughmondfed.net

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