Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery, Ellesmere
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 3–11
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Nia Evans & Robert Jones
Pupils:96 / 84 capacity
LA:Shropshire
Phone:01691690207
Website:www.criftins.shropshire.sch.uk
Address:Criftins, Ellesmere, SY12 9LT
Area:Schools in SY12
Trust:MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 July 2025
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:151598
UKPRN:10097400
Diocese:Diocese of Lichfield
Constituency:North Shropshire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
96 pupils
84 capacity
12 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ellesmere
Medium pressure
New homes approved:227
Projected new pupils:57
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ellesmere
Admissions Demand - Shropshire
Low demand0.78x oversubscription
Places available
3,420
Applications
2,667
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Shropshire (2025/26)
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