St John's Church of England Primary School
110%
Capacity
462
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Reading community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 462 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martina Parsons, it falls under Reading local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1844th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 38 in Reading.
St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 57 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 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 School include Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Gymnastics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Art Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Reading, St John's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South 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 | 121-147 Orts Road, 121-147 Orts Road, Reading, Reading, RG1 3JN |
| Headteacher | Martina Parsons |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Number of Pupils | 462 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 462 / 420 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1844th of 13,686
Nationally
249th of 2,034
In South East
5th of 38
In Reading
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
78%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
117
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
121-147 Orts Road, 121-147 Orts Road, Reading
Reading, RG1 3JN
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