The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Warren Slater (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVeritas Primary Academy
Primary · 835m away
St Leonard's Primary School
Primary · 997m away
The Weston Road Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
Leasowes Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's CofE Primary Academy?
St John's CofE Primary Academy currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's CofE Primary Academy take?
St John's CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's CofE Primary Academy?
St John's CofE Primary Academy is in Stafford, ST16 3RZ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St John's CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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