St John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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