St John's Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
346
Pupils
1.6x
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 Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 346 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 394 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 Andrew C Mills, it falls under Walsall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10304th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 58 in Walsall.
St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 36 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
St John's Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 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 Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Tennis, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, St John's Church of England Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Brook Lane, Walsall, Walsall, WS9 9NA |
| Headteacher | Andrew C Mills |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 346 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.6% |
| School Capacity | 346 / 394 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10304th of 13,686
Nationally
1068th of 1,378
In West Midlands
45th of 58
In Walsall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
52%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brook Lane, Walsall
Walsall, WS9 9NA
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