The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 314
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Angela Nicholls (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kingsmill Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
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16 plus · 435m away
Cranbourne
Secondary · 438m away
Fairfields Primary School
Primary · 601m away
Kings Furlong Junior School
Primary · 652m away
Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 664m away
Basingstoke College of Technology
16 plus · 923m away
Inclusion School
Independent · 987m away
The Costello School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Basingstoke, RG21 3JU, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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