St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
101%
Capacity
213
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Test Valley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Whatley, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3699th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 40 in Test Valley.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 27 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Test Valley, St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Floral Way, Andover, Test Valley, SP10 3PF |
| Headteacher | Catherine Whatley |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.6% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3699th of 13,686
Nationally
503rd of 2,034
In South East
7th of 40
In Test Valley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Floral Way, Andover
Test Valley, SP10 3PF
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