“Happy was the feeling exuding from the bubbly staff and smiling children at this quaint primary school when we visited in glorious sunshine” say the Shropshire Star.
From the Shropshire Star article:
“It’s the only primary school in Prees – a village that has a population just short of 1,000 – and is the term-time home for around 200 children.
The onsite nursery means a lot of the pupils are here for 10 years, first arriving at the age of two. The arrangement means the littlest students share a playground with the largest, separated by just a short fence.
“It definitely makes that transition into primary school easier,” said nursery teacher Michelle Dyer.
“Our children can see the older children out there playing, they can see their older friends or siblings, and they are all eager to join them.
“But because of the size of the community, as they move up into secondary school – whether that is in Wem or Whitchurch – they have those familiar faces there too. It’s a lovely community feel.”
Prees CE Primary School joined The 3-18 Education Trust in September 2026, along with Clive and Whixall Primary Schools.
Read more of the Shropshire Star’s article at: We learned all about a happy north Shropshire village primary school where every pupil gets a chance to shine
Find out more about the school at: Prees CE Primary School and Nursery – The 3-18 Education Trust
Notes for editors
The 3‑18 Education Trust is a Shropshire‑based Multi‑Academy Trust providing a high quality, aspirational education from early years through to post‑16.
Our Trust comprises fourteen schools bringing together a vibrant and diverse community of over 6,200 students, 900 teaching and support staff and 110 governors.
September 2026 marks ten years of The 3-18 Education Trust, from the founding schools of Priory and St Martins in 2016 to our growing Shropshire-wide community of schools today.
This year we celebrate Our Trust at 10 recognising ten years of collaboration, growth and shared ambition across our Trust and community of schools.
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