The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 255
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 34.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- THE SPIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Suzanne Finlay
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Blakebrook, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6AP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. 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 255 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 Kidderminster, DY11 6AP, in the Worcestershire 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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