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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Hillside Lane, Great Amwell, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9SE, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
170
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 61% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 60% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 78% recommending the school; however, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 17 December 2024Quality 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child is happy
94%
My child feels safe
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School supports development
76%
School has high expectations
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
White Other5.3%
Mixed Other2.4%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Location
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51.79192, -0.01053 · SG12 9SE
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117432
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sjbaptist.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 December 2024.
Is St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School a good school?
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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