The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 436
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Jo Williamson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Location
St John's Place, Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe King's School Canterbury
Independent · 332m away
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
Primary · 386m away
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Primary · 596m away
Haven Nook
Independent · 792m away
St Stephen's Infant School
Primary · 899m away
Barton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 976m away
The Archbishop's School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Newingate School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Johns Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Johns Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Johns Church of England Primary School?
St Johns Church of England Primary School currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Johns Church of England Primary School take?
St Johns Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Johns Church of England Primary School?
St Johns Church of England Primary School is in Canterbury, CT1 1BD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Johns Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Johns 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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