Newcastle CofE Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Craven Arms, Shropshire, for children aged 5 to 11. In January 2026, 4 of its 21 pupils (19%) were getting SEN support and 3 (14.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 5–11
- 21 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Shropshire.
19% get SEN support
4 of 21 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
14.3% have an EHC plan
3 of 21 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary controlled school
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 21 (places for 56)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kathryn Jones
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 19% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Shropshire
- School reference (URN)
- 123488
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Shropshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, March 2014; school remains Good (May 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
Newcastle, Craven Arms, SY7 8QL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- St Lawrence CofE Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 15 miles
- Overton School Independent · Ages 7–18 18 miles
- Westbury School Independent · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 18 miles
- Earl Mortimer College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 21 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St George's CofE Academy, Clun Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 15.5%, EHC plans 2.7% 3.3 miles
- The Community College, Bishop's Castle Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 7.9%, EHC plans 1.6% 6.0 miles
- Bishops Castle Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 20.3%, EHC plans 2.3% 6.0 miles
All mainstream schools in Shropshire SEND schools in Shropshire
Questions about Newcastle CofE Primary School
How many pupils at Newcastle CofE Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 4 of the 21 pupils (19%) were getting SEN support and 3 (14.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Newcastle CofE Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Newcastle CofE Primary School?
Through Shropshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Newcastle CofE Primary School?
You can ask for Newcastle CofE Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Newcastle CofE Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is St Lawrence CofE Primary School, about 15 miles away.
Where is Newcastle CofE Primary School?
Newcastle, Craven Arms, SY7 8QL, in Shropshire.
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