The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 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
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 454
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 50.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- ST JOHN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL,SPARKHILL
- Head
- Mrs Naomi Hedges (Executive Head)
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
Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 4EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringfield Primary Academy
Primary · 705m away
Elmgreen School
Independent · 856m away
Moseley School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 986m away
Al-Furqan Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Olive School, Birmingham
Primary · 1.2km away
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Moseley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School currently has 454 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's CofE Primary School take?
St John's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School is in Birmingham, B11 4EA, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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