SchoolScoresSt John the Baptist CofE Primary School and Nursery
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of SHROPSHIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Church Street, Ruyton XI Towns, Shrewsbury, SY4 1LA
01939 260445 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 March 2019. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
10 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 123498), before it changed to its current form.
60% — 2 points above the Shropshire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Shropshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 53 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 36th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 18.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 32nd highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 18th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 12.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 6.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 43 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 43 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 26th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 44 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 39 state primary schools in Shrewsbury. Higher than 59% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- Baschurch CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Baptist CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2019.
How did St John the Baptist CofE Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St John the Baptist CofE Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put St John the Baptist CofE Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 16 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 16 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150586.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.