The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% 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
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp 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)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 465
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 35.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Head
- Mrs Colette Firth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
June 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Riseholme, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5SP
Town setting
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Matley Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
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Nene Park Academy
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Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church School, Spirit Federation's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church School, Spirit Federation?
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation currently has 465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church School, Spirit Federation take?
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church School, Spirit Federation?
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation is in Peterborough, PE2 5SP, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church School, Spirit Federation have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church School, Spirit Federation does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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