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St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0FBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#11,084
of 13,686 nationally

About St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently running well above its official capacity. With 347 pupils on roll against a capacity of 300, the school is clearly a popular choice locally, and that demand is backed up by the numbers: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 41 applications for just 26 places, with 25 of those applicants putting it as their first preference. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.58, meaning nearly six out of ten families who apply are turned away. The school’s intake is also notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 78.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure far above the national average and a strong signal that this school serves a community with significant economic need. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, but the data suggests its appeal goes well beyond faith-based families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt John's Way, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0FB
HeadteacherKerry Coe
Local AuthorityStockton-on-Tees
Number of Pupils347
Free School Meals (FSM)78.6%
School Capacity347 / 300 (116% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsDanceCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalSEN UnitResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.