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St John's C of E Primary School

Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2SGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#4,331
of 13,686 nationally

About St John's C of E Primary School

St John's C of E Primary School in Kingston upon Thames is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 108 applications for just 29 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.72. That means nearly four families applied for every available spot, and of the 29 first-preference applications, 27 were offered places. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand suggests a strong reputation in the community. The school is led by headteacher Lulu Esua and has a Church of England character, though it welcomes families of all faiths and none. With a capacity of 262 and currently 232 pupils on roll, there is some room to grow, but competition for places remains fierce, so getting your application in early is essential.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPortland Road, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2SG
HeadteacherLulu Esua
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Number of Pupils232
Free School Meals (FSM)13.8%
School Capacity232 / 262 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolArt StudiosSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubCodingChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: stjohns.kingston.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St John's C of E 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.