The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
103
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.
11% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 322
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Soper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 500m away
Huntingdon Primary School
Primary · 661m away
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School
Nursery · 661m away
St Peter's School
Secondary · 715m away
Spring Common School
Special school · 739m away
Spring Common Academy
Academy · 739m away
Springfields Special School
Special school · 742m away
Hartford Junior School
Primary · 952m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School currently has 322 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 5 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 Huntingdon, PE29 7LA, in the Cambridgeshire 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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