Please find below a range of parent/carer support and workshops available to all.
School News
The High Sheriff of Shropshire Visits Ruyton
This week we were very proud to welcome Mrs Jane Trowbridge, the High Sheriff of Shropshire to our school. Along with Rev. Lucinda, she led a Worship explaining all about her role and her Youth Awareness Project that we will be taking part in this year (more details to follow). She also met our Courageous Advocacy School Council and has sent us a thank you letter, commenting on how charming our school is how engaging all our children are!
Secondary School Applications
Children who are in Year 6 at a primary or junior school from September 2025 will transfer to secondary school in September 2026.
Shropshire residents should make their applications for English state schools using the Shropshire online portal. Local authorities co-ordinate applications. Use our guidance notes to help you make your application. If you have any queries or encounter any difficulties completing your application, please contact the School Admissions Team by email: school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk
Please note that the online facility is open from 1 September 2025. You must apply by 31 October 2025. If there’s a reason why your application is late, eg due to a house move, please email school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk to advise that there may be exceptional reasons to be considered.
Vaccinations and winter preparation
Please see a message from Shropshire Council below:
As the new school year is approaching, we would like to ask for your support for the immunisation programme, in particular the uptake of 2 MMR vaccines for everyone and influenza for all children and staff who are eligible. Immunisations help to prevent the spread of vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the setting, some of which have the potential for serious complications. This will also help prevent absences due to sickness for both pupils and staff.
We ask you to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases by sharing this postcard and leaflet (links below) with the parents and guardians of your children:
Immunising primary school children, postcard
protecting_your_child_against_flu_leaflet_primary_school_print_final.pdf
Immunising primary school children, poster
Flu: 5 reasons to get your child vaccinated – Primary School
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at shropshirepublichealth@shropshire.gov.uk or on 01743 251234 if you have any concerns or questions.
Free School Meals Applications
Message from Shropshire Council – Free School Meals Applications
Parents and carers are encouraged to apply for Free School Meals via the Shropshire Council online portal, where possible, Apply for free school meals | Shropshire Council . This portal also supports applications for School Admissions and 24U funding, so most users will already have an account or login.
If an email address is available, online applications are strongly recommended. The process is quick and easy, and applicants receive an immediate indication of their eligibility once the form is completed.
Welcome back!
We look forward to welcoming back all of our pupils on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
St John’s School staff are working between our school and Bicton school on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd September. If you wish to contact the school, there may be someone in the office, otherwise, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Keep an eye on class pages on the website for updates for learning Autumn 2025. We look forward to seeing you all Wednesday!
Year 6 Leavers Trip
The Year 6 Have had a brilliant end of the year leavers trip! Bucket-loads of popcorn, slushies and sweets with two hours of dinosaurs to finish us off! It was edge of the seat action with plenty of belly laughs!
A huge thank you to Mrs C and Packwood school for providing the minibus!
Violin Concert
A big thank you to everyone who supported our violin concert with Mrs Nowotarski this morning. The Year 4 and 5 children put on a super performance with Magnus supporting on the drums!
