The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 165
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Timson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Providence Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6TT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWeston Way Nursery School
Nursery · 574m away
Brandles School
Academy · 751m away
The Knights Templar School
Secondary · 778m away
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 857m away
Woolgrove School
Special school · 1.7km away
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Radburn Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Garden City Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Roman Catholic Primary School?
St John Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 165 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Roman Catholic Primary School take?
St John Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Roman Catholic Primary School?
St John Roman Catholic Primary School is in Baldock, SG7 6TT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John Roman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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