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St John's Catholic Primary School

St John's Catholic Primary School

Stafford, ST18 0SLPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

44%

Capacity

46

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About St John's Catholic Primary School

St John's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 46 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (44% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St John's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Bennett, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 28th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 34 in Stafford.

St John's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 9 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St John's Catholic Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Drama, Art Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stafford, St John's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSchool Lane, Stafford, Stafford, ST18 0SL
HeadteacherKaren Bennett
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils46
Free School Meals (FSM)17.4%
School Capacity46 / 105 (44% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)

28th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

4th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 5%

2nd of 34

In Stafford

Top 10%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

100%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 110
Expected:100%
Higher:50%
Writing
Expected:100%
Higher:33%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:100%
Higher:17%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Mental Health

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

Facilities

8
GymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsTennisCricketRoundersCross CountryFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessDramaArt ClubEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

9

Applications

18

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

8 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: st-johns-greathaywood.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Class profile

2024/25
Pupils per teacherTop 25% of schools
10.5pupils per qualified teacher

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Average class sizeTop 25% of schools
11.5pupils per class

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.

Pupils & demographics

2024/25
Free school meals17.4%

Below the national average (25%).

English as additional language0.0%

Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.

Ethnic background

  • White British100.0%

Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.

Attendance & Behaviour

2024/25
Overall attendanceBelow average
93.5%

Half of schools in England do better than this.

Persistent absenteesBottom 25% of schools
19.5%

75% of schools in England do better than this.

Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.

Fixed-period suspensionsTop 25% of schools
0.0 per 100

Better than 75% of schools in England.

A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.

Permanent exclusionsLike most schools
None

Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.

Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.

Catchment & Local Competition

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⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.

Schools within 1 mile (reference area)

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2

Total schools

2

Oversubscribed

2

Primary

Medium competition area

Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.

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St John's Catholic 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.

Contact Information

01889343106www.st-johns-greathaywood.staffs.sch.uk/

School Lane, Stafford

Stafford, ST18 0SL

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School Lane, Stafford

Stafford, ST18 0SL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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