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St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Shropshire, WV16 4HWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
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About St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St John's Catholic Primary School sits in Shropshire, a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 59. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, rated its overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, a notable step down from its previous Good rating in 2013. This places it below the LA average for headline quality, though the picture is more nuanced when you look at the breakdown. The school's early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes were all judged Good, suggesting that the core experience for younger children and the general atmosphere remain solid. The Requires Improvement rating stems from quality of education and leadership and management, both graded 3. For parents comparing against the LA average, this school is currently underperforming on its core academic offering, but it retains strengths in pastoral and early years areas that may still appeal.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterCatholic
AddressInnage Gardens, BRIDGNORTH, Shropshire, WV16 4HW
HeadteacherChristina Derwas
Local AuthorityShropshire
School Capacity210

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.