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St John's Church of England Primary School
121-147 Orts Road, Reading, 121-147 Orts Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JN, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.9 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
462
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance in core subjects, with 58% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, although its LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some competitive challenges within the region.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian24.0%
Black African21.6%
Asian Other9.7%
White British9.5%
Asian Pakistani9.3%
White Other5.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Other3.2%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.45464, -0.95316 · RG1 3JN
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN142735
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjohns.reading.sch.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 13 September 2022.
Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
St John's Church of England Primary School scores 33.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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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