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St John's Primary and Nursery School
French Street, Old Town, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AU, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.9 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
442
Capacity
465
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary and nursery school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 40% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 93% of schools nationally. However, there are no students achieving the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking high academic challenge. Parent satisfaction is relatively moderate, with 76% recommending the school based on feedback from 42 responses.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality 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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Progress is communicated
83%
Good range of subjects
79%
Behaviour is good
76%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School supports development
76%
School has high expectations
67%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other15.8%
White British15.2%
Asian Indian13.3%
Asian Other11.5%
Black African10.9%
Other9.3%
Mixed W+Asian5.4%
Mixed Other4.5%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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50.89799, -1.40490 · SO14 2AU
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN116103
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.stjohnssouthampton.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is St John's Primary and Nursery School a good school?
St John's Primary and Nursery School scores 11.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St John's Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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