The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England 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
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Livings (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Solomons Lane, Waltham Chase, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John the Baptist Church of England 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 the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School take?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is in Southampton, SO32 2LY, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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