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St John's Church of England Academy
Fenby Avenue, Lascelles Park, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4UB, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.5 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
248
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 93% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance and high parent satisfaction. The school achieves 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally, although only 10% reach the higher standard. Overall, it presents a solid choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 6 October 2022Quality 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.3%
Black African5.6%
White Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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54.51619, -1.53277 · DL1 4UB
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN138128
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
St John's Church of England Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 October 2022.
Is St John's Church of England Academy a good school?
St John's Church of England Academy scores 92.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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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