St John's Catholic Primary School
54%
Capacity
114
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St John's Catholic Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Mid Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 114 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St John's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Robert Meech, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5890th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 35 in Mid Devon.
St John's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 19 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Drama, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mid Devon, St John's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South West 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Melbourne Street, Tiverton, Mid Devon, EX16 5LB |
| Headteacher | Robert Meech |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 114 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.4% |
| School Capacity | 114 / 210 (54% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5890th of 13,686
Nationally
543rd of 1,469
In South West
11th of 35
In Mid Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
65%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
26
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Melbourne Street, Tiverton
Mid Devon, EX16 5LB
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