Newland St John's Church of England Academy
About Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Newland St John's Church of England Academy is a primary school that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 48 applications for just 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.29, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. Every one of those 21 first-preference applicants was offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, those who put it as their top choice have a strong chance of getting in. The school is a Church of England state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 219 children against a capacity of 270. Around 18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average and gives a sense of the school's intake. The headteacher is Elisabeth Brett, and the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
Source: nsj.hlt.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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