St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
URN: 150586 • Shrewsbury SY4 1LA
Overview
- Name
- St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 150586
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SHROPSHIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Ball (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01939260445
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street, Shrewsbury SY4 1LA
Summary
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a mixed academy located in Ruyton XI Towns, Shrewsbury, accommodating up to 140 pupils aged 2 to 11 years. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, underpinned by its Christian values of Love, Hope, and Respect. The ethos promotes not only academic achievement but also spiritual and moral development, ensuring that each child is supported to reach their full potential.
The school features an outstanding integrated nursery and Early Years classes, recognized by Ofsted in 2019. St John the Baptist CE Primary School is committed to a collaborative approach to education, having recently joined the Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust. This partnership aims to enhance learning opportunities and support among schools within the federation, while maintaining the unique identity of each school.
Community involvement is highly valued, with strong relationships between the school and parents encouraged. The school welcomes parents and carers to engage in their children's education and celebrate achievements together, reinforcing a sense of belonging within the school community.
The school features an outstanding integrated nursery and Early Years classes, recognized by Ofsted in 2019. St John the Baptist CE Primary School is committed to a collaborative approach to education, having recently joined the Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust. This partnership aims to enhance learning opportunities and support among schools within the federation, while maintaining the unique identity of each school.
Community involvement is highly valued, with strong relationships between the school and parents encouraged. The school welcomes parents and carers to engage in their children's education and celebrate achievements together, reinforcing a sense of belonging within the school community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Oxon CofE Primary School (78.3)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School (78.0)
- Woodfield Infant School (76.8)
- Longnor CofE Primary School (72.7)
- Coleham Primary School (71.8)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SHROPSHIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 140 |
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