John of Rolleston Primary School

About John of Rolleston Primary School

John of Rolleston Primary School is a state primary in the Staffordshire local authority, serving 342 pupils aged 5 to 11 in East Staffordshire. It ranks 12th out of 23 primary schools within the borough, placing it just above the midpoint in a competitive local landscape. The top-performing peers in the area — St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, and Needwood CofE Primary School — all achieved perfect ranking scores, setting a high bar. John of Rolleston holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. The school’s leadership and management were also rated Good in the most recent graded inspection, and an ungraded visit confirmed the school remains Good. For families looking within East Staffordshire, this school represents a solid, improving option that sits comfortably among its peers, though it is not among the very highest-ranked in the immediate area.

Academically, John of Rolleston performs broadly in line with the local average. In the Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — exactly matching the Staffordshire LA average of 65%. This places the school in the top 50% nationally. Pupils achieved average scaled scores of 107 in maths and 106 in reading, both slightly above the national benchmark of 100. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects was just 11%, which is modest. In individual subjects, 44% hit the higher standard in maths and 40% in reading, but only 16% did so in writing. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is not possible to measure how much value the school adds beyond raw attainment. Still, for a school that was previously rated Requires Improvement, these results show a steady, if not spectacular, academic footing.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including a Forest School, music rooms, playing fields and a chapel, alongside clubs such as coding, chess, eco club and gardening. Sports provision covers gymnastics, netball, football and cross country, among others. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 104 applications for 48 places, with 45 first-preference offers made — a ratio of 2.17 applicants per place. This suggests strong local demand. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Shobnall Primary & Nursery School, 4.2 km away. John of Rolleston suits families who want a well-regarded, improving primary with good SEND provision and a strong sense of community, without the pressure of a top-tier academic environment.

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