# Longden CofE Primary School — Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 128
- **Principal:** Mrs Sally Johnson

## Contact

- **Address:** Plealey Lane, Longden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 8EX
- **Phone:** 01743 860480
- **Website:** http://www.longden.shropshire.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/shrewsbury/longden-cofe-primary-school-9514

## About

We are a small rural school with a strong Christian ethos, teaching children to recognise and celebrate our wonderfully diverse world alongside our God given responsibility to care for it.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional school and values: I've been blown away by the care and dedication of the teachers at Longden. The school's emphasis on thankfulness, curiosity, and joy is evident in everything they do. The facilities are amazing, and my child loves going to Grace's garden. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful community and education: As a former parent of two children at Longden, I can confidently say that the school provided an excellent education and a sense of community that's hard to find elsewhere. The outdoor classroom and sports field are fantastic, and the teachers are passionate about their work. *(Mar 2021)*
- **4/5** — Good school, but some room for improvement: I love the values that Longden promotes, and my child has thrived in the caring environment. However, I've noticed that the school could benefit from some additional resources to support children with special needs. *(Dec 2020)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding in every way: We feel incredibly lucky to have found Longden. The school's commitment to its Christian values shines through in everything it does, from the daily assemblies to the community events. The staff are warm, supportive, and dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential. *(Jan 2020)*

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