St John's Church of England Primary School
About St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School in Tunbridge Wells posts Key Stage 2 results that sit slightly above the Kent local authority average for primary schools. The school achieved 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 63%. That four-percentage-point gap is modest but consistent, and it places St John's 188th out of 459 primary schools in Kent. In the more localised Tunbridge Wells ranking, the school sits 20th out of 31 primaries, putting it in the middle of the pack within its immediate borough. The school's reading and maths average scores — 107 and 106 respectively — are both above the national benchmark of 100, which suggests solid core teaching. Where the school really stands out is in reading: 89% of pupils met the expected standard, and 36% reached the higher standard, a notably strong figure that hints at a literacy-focused approach.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Latest monitoring visit (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:35
Source: st-johns-school.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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