Harlescott Junior School, based in Shrewsbury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Harlescott Junior School currently has around 369 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 32.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 4QN |
| Website: | www.haughmondfed.net |
| Telephone: | 01743462087 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Shropshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Adele Thain |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150467 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 369 |
| Number of Boys: | 203 |
| Number of Girls: | 166 |
| White British | 87.50% | 323 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlescott Junior School Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | - not rated | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne Infant School and Nursery Featherbed Lane , SY1 4QN | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilfred Owen Primary School The Monkmoor Campus , Woodcote Way SY2 5SH | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 4LL | 2out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrewsbury Academy Corndon Crescent , SY1 2LL | - not rated | 579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundorne School and Sports College Corndon Crescent , Sundorne SY1 4LL | - not rated | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Worcester Road , Harlescott Grange SY1 3LP | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service Central Office Admin , Sundorne Education Centre SY1 4RG | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Katharine Elliot School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clive Special School Hearne Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SL | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severndale Specialist Academy Woodcote Way , Monkmoor SY2 5SH | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.