The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
9% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Head
- Mrs Lulu Esua (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Portland Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2SG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedelsford School
Academy · Very close
King Athelstan Primary School
Primary · 341m away
South Thames Colleges Group
16 plus · 464m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Surbiton High School
Independent · 612m away
Kingston Grammar School
Independent · 715m away
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 816m away
Tiffin School
Secondary · 896m away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's C of E Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's C of E Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's C of E Primary School?
St John's C of E Primary School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's C of E Primary School take?
St John's C of E Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's C of E Primary School?
St John's C of E Primary School is in Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2SG, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's C of E Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's C of E Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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