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St John's Community Primary School and Nursery
Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8NX, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.1 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
223
Capacity
202
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this primary school enjoys strong community support, despite receiving a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted. Key stage 2 results show that 48% of students met the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing the school in the top 85% nationally; however, only 3% achieved the higher standard. Overall, while there are notable strengths in parent satisfaction and national ranking, there is room for improvement in educational outcomes.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (49 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child makes good progress
96%
School keeps me informed
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
White Irish1.3%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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52.71228, 1.41532 · NR12 8NX
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN120920
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hovetonstjohn.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Community Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
St John's Community Primary School and Nursery was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is St John's Community Primary School and Nursery a good school?
St John's Community Primary School and Nursery scores 7.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Community Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's Community Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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