The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rutland
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Roddy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, North Luffenham, Oakham, Rutland, Rutland, LE15 8JR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School?
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School take?
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School?
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School is in Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8JR, in the Rutland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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