St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: Church Street, Ruyton XI Towns
Town/City: Shrewsbury
County: Shropshire
Postcode: SY4 1LA
Telephone Number: 01939 260445
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Shropshire Church Of England Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Katie Farmer & Mrs Kate Gregory
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 122 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.4%

Location and administration

URN: 150586
DfE Number: 893/3094
UKPRN: 10094530
UPRN: 200001732242
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: North Shropshire (E14001398)
Electoral Ward: Ruyton & Baschurch (E05016063)
Diocese: CE20(Diocese of Lichfield)

Easting & Northing: 339225E, 322114N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 47' 37.65" N 2° 54' 9.36" W
Plus Code: 9C4VQ3VW+GX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Julie Ball - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Ms Patricia Barrett - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 7 April 2029.
  • Rev Lucinda Burns - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2015 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 July 2026.
  • Mr Neil Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2030.
  • Mr David Eastham - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2030.
  • Mr Alastair Evanson - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Mrs Katie Farmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2015 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mrs Jenna Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Ms Nikki Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Rev David Latcham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 December 2099.
  • Mr Keith Lister - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 November 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 November 2027.
  • Mrs Karen Longland - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 April 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Quigley - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Mrs Sallie Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mr Anthony Simpson - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 June 2027.