Welcome to St Winefride’s RC Independent School, Shrewsbury

~ Founded 1868 ~

About our school

Hello and welcome to St. Winefride’s School. Our school was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1868. It caters for boys and girls from 3 – 11 years and has a long tradition of high academic standards.

Mercy Cross

St. Winefride’s School is situated in Belmont, close to the town centre in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

St Winifride's Independent RC School Shrewsbury

Sunday Times League Tables

Ranked 28th in the Sunday Times League Tables Top 100 Prep Schools

One of the highest places for schools in the West Midlands Region

The only school in Shropshire to feature in the top 50

‘Attainment in English and mathematics is particularly strong and pupils’ excellent skills in reading and writing are well used throughout the curriculum. Pupils are highly numerate and can explain their working with confidence…pupils are confident in employing higher order thinking skills’

‘The School is a caring, unified and happy environment, where pupils grow and flourish in an inclusive Christian setting that encourages service, love and respect for one another……..pupils are happy, as they work together in a supportive and unified community’

What our children say

“I like the library and the teachers.”

“I like St. Winefride’s because this is such a friendly school.”

“I like the school because it is full of kind people.”

“We learn lots of different things every day and do lots of fun activities.”

“I like the teachers because if you need anything they are there to talk and listen.”

“I like the love and care of the wonderful teachers, as they are always encouraging towards us and are always there to help.”

Facilities

8 Classrooms

3 Specialist Classrooms

1 School Library

1 School Hall

3 Music Practice Rooms

2 Playgrounds

Sports Field

News and Events

U9 Footballers in action!

Our U9 football team had an exciting first tournament of the season at Prestfelde. The boys put in a fantastic

House meetings – St. Winefride’s pupil voice in action

Our House Captains recently held their first Circle Group meetings. This is an opportunity for all children to have their

Shrewsbury School Hunt Prep Schools’ Cross-Country Championships

St. Winefride’s pupils of past and present were out on Sunday, racing through mud and undergrowth in the Royal Shrewsbury

Memorial Mosaic

At the end of last term, our whole School community, including Sister Felicity, helped to create a special sunflower mosaic.

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