Our Faith & Religious Character

St John's C.E. Primary School is a very proud Anglican school in the small parish of Wetley Rocks in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The school cherishes its links to St. John the Baptist Church, TMPF Trust’s RE and Collective Worship network, the Trust’s sister schools, and the Diocese of Lichfield. The vison of the school is: Shine like the star you are, and our theologically-rooted vision is inspired by:

'You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl, instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.'

Matthew 5:14-16

At St John's C.E. Primary School, our vision is to develop within ourselves an understanding of what is right and fair, and to have the strength to face challenges and do the right thing. To be people of hope. To celebrate individuality. To nurture and respect ourselves, others and the world in which we live. To be the best we can be.

Leading us in faith

Rev. Michael Folin Vicar

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Rev. Steve Parker Vicar

Mrs R. Poyton R.E. Co-ordinator

Mrs S. Stone Collective Worship Co-ordinator

Our school Worship Council Mila, Oliver, Harlee-Quinn, Ella, Charlie, Jessica, Jenson, Jack, Austin, Evie, Penelope, Alice, Millie, Indianna, Summer, Ezra & Connor.

Mr C. Casey TMPF Trust Collective Worship Leader

Mrs N. Shaw TMPF Trust R.E. Leader

Mrs L. Jennings Lichfield Diocese Christian Distinctiveness Advisor

SIAMS

The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) is the Church of England and Methodist Church’s outworking of the requirements of section 48 of the Education Act 2005. It is a key element of the life of all Church of England and Methodist schools in England. SIAMS explores ways in which each school’s theologically-rooted Christian vision drives its work and enables the school to live up to its foundation as a Church school.

‘At St. John’s Church of England Primary School, the Christian vision is not just a statement, it is a lived experienced. Adults and pupils alike are encouraged to ‘Shine like the star you are’, fostering a culture of mutual support, compassion and shared growth.’

(SIAMS, 2025)

St. John's CE - SIAMS report (22.10.2025) PDF 2.4 MB

To find out more about SIAMS and to find a report

St. John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist is our local Church and sits within the Parish of Wetley Rocks. Rev Michael Folin is the Vicar of our Church and we enjoy welcoming him into school to lead us in worship and support us on our journey of faith.

Lichfield Diocese

School are proud to be part of the Diocese of Lichfield and embrace the support of the Diocese and the way in which this can help our pupils and staff to flourish.

A copy of the Holy Bible with a rosary placed on top.

Bible Reading

'An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.'

(Proverbs, 18:15)