The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 114
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mr Robert Meech (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Melbourne Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTiverton High School
Secondary · 649m away
ACE Tiverton Special School
Free school · 675m away
Castle Primary School
Primary · 871m away
Two Moors Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wilcombe Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bolham Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Blundell's School
Independent · 2.0km away
Tidcombe Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Primary School?
St John's Catholic Primary School currently has 114 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Catholic Primary School take?
St John's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Catholic Primary School?
St John's Catholic Primary School is in Tiverton, EX16 5LB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's 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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