St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Church Street, Ruyton XI Towns, Shrewsbury, SY4 1LA
- Phase
- Primary
- School type
- Academy converter
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Trust
- SHROPSHIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Farmer & Mrs Kate Gregory
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lichfield
- Nursery provision
- Has Nursery Classes
- Constituency
- North Shropshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils on roll
- 122
- URN
- 150586
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Website
- School website
- Telephone
- 01939260445
About this school
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a Church of England primary academy in Shrewsbury. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 122 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has not yet inspected St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery under its current framework. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.
Ofsted judgement
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in February 2025, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.
How St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery compares
| School | KS2 RWM (2024/25) | Absence | FSM (6 years) | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This school | — | — | — | 122 | — |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | — | — | — | 112 | 1.6 miles |
| Baschurch CofE Primary School | 71% | 4.6% | 10.6% | 193 | 2.1 miles |
| Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery | — | — | — | 35 | 3.1 miles |
| Kinnerley Church of England Primary School and Nursery | — | — | — | 82 | 3.5 miles |
| West Felton Church of England Primary School and Nursery | — | — | — | 167 | 3.5 miles |
Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.
Location
Nearby schools
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery1.6 miles
Primary · Shrewsbury
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Baschurch CofE Primary School2.1 miles
Primary · Shrewsbury
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Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery3.1 miles
Primary · Shrewsbury
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Kinnerley Church of England Primary School and Nursery3.5 miles
Primary · Oswestry
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West Felton Church of England Primary School and Nursery3.5 miles
Primary · Oswestry
Other schools in Shrewsbury
- Baschurch CofE Primary School Primary
- Belvidere Primary School Primary
- Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Bomere Heath Church of England Primary School Primary
- Bowbrook Primary School Primary
- Christ Church Church of England Primary School Primary
- Clive CofE Primary School Primary
- Coleham Primary School Primary
- Condover CofE Primary School Primary
- Crowmoor Primary School Primary
- Grange Primary School Primary
- Greenacres Primary School Primary
Common questions
- What ages does St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery teach?
- St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Shrewsbury.
- Who is the headteacher of St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
- The headteacher of St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is Mrs Katie Farmer & Mrs Kate Gregory, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
- Has St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery been inspected?
- Ofsted has not inspected St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
- How many pupils are at St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
- St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery has 122 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
- Is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery full?
- St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery has capacity for 140 pupils and 122 on roll (87%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
- Is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery a faith school?
- Yes. St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Lichfield.
- Is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery a selective school?
- No. St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is recorded as non-selective in the schools register.
- Does St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a nursery?
- Yes. The schools register records St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery as having nursery classes.
- Is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery part of an academy trust?
- St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is part of SHROPSHIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
- Does St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery publish exam results?
- OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.
School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.