St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — Primary School in BRIDGNORTH

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St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

BRIDGNORTH, WV16 4HW

— Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in BRIDGNORTH, Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Christina Derwas.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Shropshire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency	South Shropshire
Ward	Bridgnorth Castle
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-06-2025
UKPRN	10097855
URN	151756
Data Last Updated	10-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Edward Beards	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2018	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jayne Davies	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Headteacher Christina Derwas	Local Governor	01/07/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Brendan Forde	Local Governor	11/12/2018	31/08/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Father Iain Griffiths	Local Governor	01/09/2005	31/08/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Mary Homer	Local Governor	21/09/2000	20/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Andy Kenyon	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Tanya Mathers	Local Governor	22/01/2021	21/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Parker	Local Governor	01/09/2012	31/08/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Alison Tait	Local Governor	11/12/2018	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Welsh	Local Governor	01/01/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Alex Yarnley	Local Governor	24/02/2021	23/02/2029	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

St Leonard's CofE Primary School

0.21 km • Bridgnorth

Other

Bridgnorth Endowed School

0.28 km • Bridgnorth

Other

Oldbury Wells School

0.94 km • Bridgnorth

Other

Castlefields Primary School

1.06 km • Bridgnorth

Other

St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

1.24 km • Bridgnorth

Other

Morville CofE (Controlled) Primary School

4.17 km • Bridgnorth

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in BRIDGNORTH, Shropshire.

What is the age range at St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The Acting Headteacher at St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is Miss Christina Derwas.

Where is St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?

St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Innage Gardens, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 4HW, in the Shropshire local authority, West Midlands.

Does St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently open?

St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Acting Headteacher

Miss Christina Derwas

Innage Gardens, BRIDGNORTH, WV16 4HW

01746762061

www.sjrc.co.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 151756

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026