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St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Laund Nook, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1GY, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.5 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
396
Capacity
490
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 55% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 74% nationally. While the higher standard achievement at 9% indicates room for improvement, the school is better than 38% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score, suggesting a relatively positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 14 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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53.02965, -1.47042 · DE56 1GY
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112875
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stjohnsbelper.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2023.
Is St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery a good school?
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery scores 37.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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