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St John and St Francis Church School

Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP, Somerset


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.7 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
413
Capacity
436
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving KS2 results that place it in the top 72% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. While 56% of pupils meet the expected standard, only 5% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, it is a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, with parent satisfaction likely bolstered by the school's positive reputation.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 May 2022
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.56%Bottom 28% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.5%Bottom 38% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.7%
White Other9.7%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Other0.2%
Location
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51.12480, -2.97904 · TA6 5BP

School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN139338
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is St John and St Francis Church School rated by Ofsted?

St John and St Francis Church School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2022.

Is St John and St Francis Church School a good school?

St John and St Francis Church School scores 34.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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