The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
13% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 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
- 436
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Robert Veale (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 1998 | Full Inspection
Location
Markfield Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Caterham School
Independent · 1.0km away
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Essendene Lodge School
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Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 2.0km away
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Special school · 2.1km away
Clifton Hill School
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's CofE Aided Primary School?
St John's CofE Aided Primary School currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's CofE Aided Primary School take?
St John's CofE Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's CofE Aided Primary School?
St John's CofE Aided Primary School is in Caterham, CR3 6RN, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's CofE Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's CofE 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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