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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Kingsmill Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3JU, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.9 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
314
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 3% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 15% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.1%
Black African4.1%
Asian Indian2.9%
White Other2.5%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.25534, -1.09360 · RG21 3JU
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116400
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 96.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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