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School · PrimaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Academy converter primary school in BRIDGNORTH (Shropshire).

KS2 RWM expected
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not published
Reading expected
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not published
Maths expected
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not published
Writing expected
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not published
Attendance rate
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not published
Pupil : Teacher
22.4
▲ 1.7 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
4.7%
▼ 20pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
92%
193 / 210 pupils
register figure (GIAS)

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Our vision at St John's is for all stakeholders to Belong, Believe and Become . The staff work hard to ensure this vision is realised for all pupils regardless of their background, talents, special education needs or disabilities. All children are valued as individuals, and all are expected to demonstrate their own aspirations, enjoyment and achievements.

The curriculum at St John's mirrors our vision for all. We ensure that all children study a broad and balanced curriculum for the 21 st Century where enjoyment and engagement is key. In following the curriculum, children are able to work towards their aspirations and demonstrate achievement in order to be fully prepared for the next stage of their education and later life.

There is a wealth of information Here you will find but if you would like to visit and see the school for yourself, I'd be happy to show you around.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Badminton
  • Book Club
  • Choir
  • Cooking
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Orchestra
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Forest School
  • Twinkl

Awards

5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
  • Music MarkMusic
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment
  • Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
  • Fairtrade SchoolRecognised award

Key facts

URN
151756
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Catholic
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Shropshire
Constituency
South Shropshire
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2025

Governing body (8 current, 6 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Edward BeardsChair of Local Governing BodyFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2018 · until 2030
Mr Edward Beards FormerChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by GB/boardsince 2018 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Headteacher Mary PriceLocal GovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2026
Mrs Andre LetherenLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Andy KenyonLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Alex YarnleyLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2021 · until 2029
Mrs Mary ParkerLocal GovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2012 · until 2028
Father Iain GriffithsLocal GovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2005 · until 2028
Miss Mary HomerLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2000 · until 2028
Mrs Gemma Welsh FormerLocal GovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2025 · term ended 2026
Mrs Jayne Davies FormerLocal GovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mrs Tanya Mathers FormerLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · term ended 2026
Mrs Alison Tait FormerLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2018 · term ended 2026
Mr Brendan Forde FormerLocal GovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2018 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record