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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 1EL, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.6 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
189
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. However, only 8% of pupils reached the higher standard in key stage 2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
School has high expectations
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
88%
Behaviour is good
86%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
Asian Other5.8%
Black African4.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
White Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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53.08623, -2.24071 · ST7 1EL
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140146
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestjohnsnewman.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary rated by Ofsted?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2015.
Is St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary a good school?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary scores 61.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Evangelist Catholic Primary?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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