St John's C of E Primary School
89%
Capacity
232
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About St John's C of E Primary School
St John's C of E Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Kingston upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 232 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's C of E Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lulu Esua, it falls under Kingston upon Thames local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4331st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 27 in Kingston upon Thames.
St John's C of E Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 29 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
St John's C of E Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's C of E Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, Swimming, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Thames, St John's C of E Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Portland Road, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2SG |
| Headteacher | Lulu Esua |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 232 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.8% |
| School Capacity | 232 / 262 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4331st of 13,686
Nationally
820th of 1,592
In London
15th of 27
In Kingston upon Thames
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
70%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
108
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Portland Road, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2SG
Portland Road, Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2SG
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