The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 189
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Rigby (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
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 1EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClough Hall Technology School
Secondary · 374m away
The King's CofE Academy
Secondary · 374m away
Dove Bank Primary School
Primary · 524m away
Bluebell School Ltd
Independent · 634m away
Kidsgrove Secondary School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Kidsgrove Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Saviour's CofE Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary's Ofsted rating?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary take?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary is in Kidsgrove, ST7 1EL, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary have a sixth form?
No, St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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