St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
94%
Capacity
297
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 297 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kim O'Rourke, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4661st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 159 in Wiltshire.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 44 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge include Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EA |
| Headteacher | Kim O'Rourke |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 297 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.2% |
| School Capacity | 297 / 315 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4661st of 13,686
Nationally
415th of 1,469
In South West
42nd of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
69%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
57
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (79% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge
Wiltshire, BA14 9EA
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