Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Primary School in Shrewsbury
Established in 1955, Meole Brace C of E Primary School and Nursery is a values-driven educational institution rooted in Christian distinctiveness. Our vision 'Let your light shine' (Matthew 5:16) guides our commitment to nurturing happy, safe, and supported pupils through a broad curriculum underpinned by Community, Respect, and Perseverance. As part of the Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust, we combine academic excellence with spiritual development, offering personalized learning experiences across Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 6. Our dedicated staff and governors work in partnership with parents to create an environment where children develop critical thinking, cultural awareness, and resilience. With extensive facilities including specialist classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, and a recently upgraded computer suite, we provide rich educational opportunities.Our curriculum integrates local, national, and global perspectives while maintaining strong connections with Holy Trinity Church. We offer extended care through breakfast club and after-school provision, alongside diverse extracurricular activities. Recognized for excellence in music education with a Gold Award from the Shropshire Music Hub, we also hold the School Games Silver Kite Mark for sports provision. Our staff includes qualified professionals with expertise in safeguarding, special educational needs, and pastoral support. Through regular educational visits, Forest Schools sessions, and residential trips, we ensure practical application of knowledge. The school maintains rigorous safeguarding standards and actively promotes online safety, attendance, and family support initiatives.
Services
Nursery Provision
Primary Education
Special Educational Needs Support
After-School Care
Extracurricular Activities
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We integrate Christian values with academic excellence across all subjects
- Our staff includes specialists in safeguarding and special educational needs
- We offer extensive outdoor learning and Forest Schools provision
- Recognised for music excellence with Shropshire Music Hub Gold Award
- Maintain strong community links with Holy Trinity Church and local organisations
Services
Nursery Provision
Our 64-place Nursery offers Early Years Foundation Stage education with dedicated outdoor play areas and specialist facilities. Children develop foundational skills through structured learning and free play activities, supported by experienced early years practitioners. The program focuses on personal, social, and emotional development alongside core academic readiness.
Primary Education
Comprehensive primary education covering Years 1-6 with curriculum delivery across English, Mathematics, Science, and foundation subjects. Our values-based approach integrates Christian ethos with national curriculum requirements, supported by specialist teaching spaces and modern learning resources.
Special Educational Needs Support
Tailored support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, including individualised learning plans and specialist staff. We maintain close partnerships with external agencies to ensure appropriate interventions and pastoral care for all pupils requiring additional support.
After-School Care
Flexible childcare provision operating from 8:00am to 6:00pm, including breakfast club and after-school care. Separate facilities for different age groups (Sandcastles for EYFS/KS1 and Lighthouse for KS2) ensure age-appropriate activities and supervision.
Extracurricular Activities
Diverse range of after-school clubs and sports programs, including music tuition, sports training, and creative arts. Weekly singing lessons and participation in inter-school competitions develop pupils' talents beyond the classroom environment.
People
Mr Henry Bray
Headteacher
Experienced educational leader with extensive primary school management expertise. Oversees curriculum implementation, staff development, and strategic direction while maintaining strong community partnerships and safeguarding standards.
Mrs Hayley Lakin
Deputy Headteacher
Supports school leadership with curriculum oversight and staff mentoring. Specialises in pedagogical development and pupil progress monitoring across all key stages.
Mr James Hamilton
Office Co-Ordinator
Manages administrative operations and serves as primary point of contact for school inquiries. Coordinates office team activities and ensures smooth day-to-day running of school functions.
Mrs Laura Dawson
Office Administrator
Provides essential administrative support with focus on admissions processes, pupil records management, and parent communications. Ensures accurate information flow between school and families.
Mrs Jennifer Evans
Office Administrator
Supports school administration with financial record-keeping, event coordination, and general office management. Works closely with parents and staff to maintain organisational efficiency.
Questions
What are the school's core values?
Our core values are Community, Respect, and Perseverance, which underpin all aspects of school life and curriculum delivery.
What extended care options are available?
We offer breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care until 6:00pm, with age-segregated facilities for different year groups.
How does the school support special educational needs?
We provide tailored support through individualised learning plans, specialist staff, and partnerships with external agencies for SEN pupils.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
We provide diverse after-school clubs, sports programs, music tuition, and weekly singing lessons across all year groups.
What curriculum does the school follow?
We deliver a broad, values-based curriculum aligned with national standards, integrating Christian ethos and local community connections.
How does the school engage with the local church?
We maintain strong ties with Holy Trinity Church through regular worship services, special events, and shared educational values.
Reviews (2)
Chris
Jan 06, 2019
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This school is excellent! The teachers have been fantastic, and my son is thriving! It has a wonderful ethos. He had been badly bullied at his last school and arrived at Meole Primary an anxious and depressed child, he now has friends and is at the top of his class. And the teachers have supported him when he needed most.
Kiddie Kim
Dec 03, 2017
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Terrible school. Failed to help my son on so many levels. Terrible, ignorant staff who think they do great jobs with kids.
