St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Shrewsbury, West Midlands SY4 1LA · Shropshire
#141 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#1704 of 15,697 nationally
About St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy primary located in Shrewsbury, in the Shropshire local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 122 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 141st of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 122; capacity filled 87.1%.
There are 58 schools in Shrewsbury; St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks 4th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 122
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Packwood Haugh School
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
185 students · 916 m away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
112 students · 2.5 km away
Baschurch CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students · 3.4 km away
The Corbet School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
691 students · 3.5 km away
Adcote School for Girls
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
178 students · 3.8 km away
Weston Lullingfields Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
35 students · 5.0 km away
Kinnerley Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Oswestry · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
82 students · 5.6 km away
West Felton Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Oswestry · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
167 students · 5.6 km away
Myddle CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
112 students · 7.9 km away
Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery
Ellesmere · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
66 students · 8.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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122 students
Badsey First School
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122 students
Anna Seward Primary
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122 students
Burghill Community Academy
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123 students
Henley-In-Arden CofE Primary School
Henley-in-Arden · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
121 students
Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery
Whitchurch · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
123 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery a good school?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #141 of 1,690 in West Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks #141 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #1704 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery had 122 students in 2025.
Is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.