St James and St John CE Primary School is a member of the Go Shine CE Federation.

The governing body of the Go Shine CE Federation has legal responsibility for all schools within the federation. 

School governors help the senior leadership team to lead the school. The senior leadership team is responsible for the day to day management and leadership of the school whereas the governors provide strategic oversight of the school. The governing body is made up of elected parents, staff including the Headteacher, foundation governors (appointed by the Diocese and deanery synods) and a local authority governor.