St John's Church of England Primary Academy
94%
Capacity
197
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Primary Academy
St John's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 197 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Naomi Brennan, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5722nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 83 in Sandwell.
St John's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 18 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Primary Academy include Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, St John's Church of England Primary Academy 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Addison Terrace, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9AR |
| Headteacher | Naomi Brennan |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.1% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 210 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5722nd of 13,686
Nationally
551st of 1,378
In West Midlands
27th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
66%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
26
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% 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 Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Addison Terrace, Wednesbury
Sandwell, WS10 9AR
Journey to School
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