The first record of a church at Little Somerford is in 1251.
The church was rebuilt c. 1300 although the nave may survive from the earlier building.
The tower and porch were added in the 15th century; restoration was carried out in 1860.

The timber chancel screen was begun in the 14th century.
A boarded tympanum from the 15th century is described by Historic England as "exceptional", although the lower part is missing: it is painted with two angels and the Commandments.
The tower arch carries a large royal coat of arms dated 1602, moved here in 1983 from the tympanum to reveal the painting.

The pulpit is dated 1626, and the pews in the nave are box pews from the same century, now cut down to make benches.
The three bells in the tower were recast in the 18th century.
The tower screen of 1928 is by Robert Lorimer.
The church was designated as Grade I listed in 1959.

From 1952 and again from 1967, the benefice was held in plurality with Great Somerford.
Later in 1967 the benefice was united with Great Somerford and Seagry, and the benefice of Corston with Rodbourne was added in 1986.
Today St John's is one of six churches in the Woodbridge Group.
The first record of a church at Little Somerford is in 1251. The church was rebuilt c. 1300 although the nave may survive from the earlier building. The tower and porch were added in the 15th century; restoration was carried out in 1860.
The timber chancel screen was begun in the 14th century. A boarded tympanum from the 15th century is described by Historic England as "exceptional", although the lower part is missing: it is painted with two angels and the Commandments. The tower arch carries a large royal coat of arms dated 1602, moved here in 1983 from the tympanum to reveal the painting.
The pulpit is dated 1626, and the pews in the nave are box pews from the same century, now cut down to make benches. The three bells in the tower were recast in the 18th century. The tower screen of 1928 is by Robert Lorimer. The church was designated as Grade I listed in 1959.
From 1952 and again from 1967, the benefice was held in plurality with Great Somerford. Later in 1967 the benefice was united with Great Somerford and Seagry, and the benefice of Corston with Rodbourne was added in 1986. Today St John's is one of six churches in the Woodbridge Group.
Little Somerford