St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: Innage Gardens
Town/City: Bridgnorth
County: Shropshire
Postcode: WV16 4HW
Telephone Number: 01746 762061
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Our Lady Help Of Christians Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Holy Family Of Nazareth Catholic Academy Trust (hfncat)

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Mary Price
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 193 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.7%

Location and administration

URN: 151756
DfE Number: 893/3350
UKPRN: 10097855
UPRN: 200003846552
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: South Shropshire (E14001493)
Electoral Ward: Bridgnorth Castle (E05016019)
Diocese: RC18(Diocese of Shrewsbury)

Easting & Northing: 371329E, 293542N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 32' 22.61" N 2° 25' 26.49" W
Plus Code: 9C4VGHQG+R9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Edward Beards - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Edward Beards - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Jayne Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Brendan Forde - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Father Iain Griffiths - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2005 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Miss Mary Homer - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2000 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 September 2028.
  • Mr Andy Kenyon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Andre Letheren - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Tanya Mathers - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Mrs Mary Parker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Headteacher Mary Price - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Alison Tait - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Welsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
  • Mr Alex Yarnley - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 February 2029.