St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
111%
Capacity
233
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Pallister, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9965th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 123rd out of 170 in County Durham.
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (16 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is one of the options available in the North East 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Jubilee Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2EQ |
| Headteacher | Nicola Pallister |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.0% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 210 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9965th of 13,686
Nationally
526th of 677
In North East
123rd of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
16 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
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Contact Information
Jubilee Road, Shildon
County Durham, DL4 2EQ
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