St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
116%
Capacity
347
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 347 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kerry Coe, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11084th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 26 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 9 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Cross Country, Football, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 78.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is one of the options available in the North 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St John's Way, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0FB |
| Headteacher | Kerry Coe |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 347 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 78.6% |
| School Capacity | 347 / 300 (116% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11084th of 13,686
Nationally
561st of 677
In North East
45th of 55
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
31%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St John's Way, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0FB
St John's Way, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0FB
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