St John's Church of England Primary School
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Capacity
220
Pupils
1.9x
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 Somerset community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Oliver Priestley, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8394th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 70th out of 134 in Somerset.
St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 23 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 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 Library, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, St John's Church of England Primary School 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Priory, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9EJ |
| Headteacher | Oliver Priestley |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.4% |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8394th of 13,686
Nationally
806th of 1,469
In South West
70th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
58%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% 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 School
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Contact Information
Priory, Wellington
Somerset, TA21 9EJ
Journey to School
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