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St John's Church of England Primary School

Walsall, WS9 9NAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#10,304
of 13,686 nationally

About St John's Church of England Primary School

St John's Church of England Primary School in Walsall is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11, currently home to 346 pupils against a capacity of 394, meaning it has some room to grow but is clearly in demand. The school's free school meal rate sits at 26.6%, which is notably above the national average for primary schools, indicating a significant proportion of families facing economic disadvantage. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 59 applications for just 36 places, with 35 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.64. This suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, despite not being among the very highest performers in the local authority. With a Church of England character and a headteacher in Andrew C Mills, the school serves a diverse community where social need is a real factor in the day-to-day life of the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBrook Lane, Walsall, Walsall, WS9 9NA
HeadteacherAndrew C Mills
Local AuthorityWalsall
Number of Pupils346
Free School Meals (FSM)26.6%
School Capacity346 / 394 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceAthleticsTennisFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubCodingScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St John's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.