Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Shrewsbury
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Shrewsbury, part of Marches Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character.
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Shropshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery in detail
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery in its own words
In its own words: "Welcome to Weston Lullingfields, a small school that embodies a vibrant, close-knit community. The school’s theologically-rooted Christian Vision developed with parents, the children, the School and the whole staff. Explore our school’s performance data as published by the Department for Education."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our collective journey is inspired by the profound words of Isaiah 40:31: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports and film.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 10 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery are Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery (2.2 miles); Baschurch CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 97% reading, 87% maths); Myddle CofE Primary School (3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); and St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery (3.1 miles).
Cockshutt CofE Primary School and NurseryBaschurch CofE Primary SchoolMyddle CofE Primary SchoolSt John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
The trust
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery is one of 18 schools run by Marches Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 48% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 6 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 4 (11.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is War Memorial (opposite), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in December 2025. Before that, as Weston Lullingfields CofE School (URN 123513), it was rated Requires Improvement in January 2023.
At a Glance
20.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
17.5
Avg class size
19.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Term dates
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Shropshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery is in Shropshire; for families living there:
Apply to Shropshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
35 pupils
47 places
12 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Shrewsbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Shrewsbury
Across Shropshire council
Places available
3,420
Applications
2,582
Got 1st preference
97.4%
Got preferred school
99.8%
All primary applications across Shropshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
28.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
35
Total Pupils
19
Boys
16
Girls
2026 academic year
Absence at Weston Lullingfields CofE School before it took its current form in 20252024/25
Published for Weston Lullingfields CofE School (URN 123513), the school Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery replaced. There are no figures for Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery yet, so these are shown separately.
17.6%
Overall absence
52.9%
Persistent absence
34
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery
What is Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in December 2025. Before that, as Weston Lullingfields CofE School (URN 123513), it was rated Requires Improvement in January 2023.
What is the catchment area for Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Shropshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Classes at Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery average 17.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery has around 35 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Apply through Shropshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Shropshire is 1 (the median across 187 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery is at Weston Lullingfields, Nr Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)