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St John's CofE Primary Academy
Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RZ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.7 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
408
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary academy demonstrates a supportive community environment. The school’s performance in Key Stage 2 shows that 67% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. However, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2019Older 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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 (41 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
81%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
Asian Indian9.3%
Asian Other8.8%
Black African7.6%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.81111, -2.09252 · ST16 3RZ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN143348
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's CofE Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St John's CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2019.
Is St John's CofE Primary Academy a good school?
St John's CofE Primary Academy scores 66.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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's CofE Primary Academy?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, St John's CofE Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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