The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Oliver Priestley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School 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 Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School take?
St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School is in Wellington, TA21 9EJ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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