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St John's Church of England Primary School
Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.6 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where it ranks in the top 79% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential areas for improvement in challenging pupils academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 5-11, but parents may want to consider the school's performance in helping students reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 7 March 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
Black African14.1%
Asian Indian5.5%
White Other4.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
Other0.5%
Location
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50.98123, -3.22205 · TA21 9EJ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123900
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjohnscofeprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St John's Church of England Primary School scores 23.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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