The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 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
- 233
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Pallister (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jubilee Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2EQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSunnydale Community College for Maths and Computing
Secondary · Very close
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Primary · 807m away
Thornhill Primary School
Primary · 912m away
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Andrew's Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Greenfield Academy
Secondary · 2.9km away
Cockton Hill Infant School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon take?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is in Shildon, DL4 2EQ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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