The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 297
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Kim O'Rourke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's Catholic College
Secondary · Very close
The John of Gaunt School
Secondary · 332m away
Walwayne Court School
Primary · 567m away
The Clarendon College
Secondary · 782m away
The Clarendon Academy
Secondary · 782m away
Studley Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Willowbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge currently has 297 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge take?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is in Trowbridge, BA14 9EA, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge have a sixth form?
No, St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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