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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Somerset, BA6 9DRPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

Ofsted's Parent View responses, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, paint a strikingly positive picture of St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School. A full 98% of the 52 parents who responded said they would recommend the school, a figure that aligns with the strong satisfaction scores across individual questions. Every parent agreed that their child is happy at the school, with 75% strongly agreeing, and 98% felt their child is safe. Communication with parents appears to be a particular strength: 90% strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 96% agreed or strongly agreed that the school lets them know how their child is doing. The school is also popular locally; for the 2025/26 intake, it was oversubscribed, receiving 50 applications for 46 places, with 42 of those applications coming from first-preference families. This demand suggests a school that has built a strong reputation among the families who know it best.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DR
HeadteacherKerry Devane
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)31.4%
School Capacity194 / 180 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 52 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersAthleticsSwimmingDanceCross CountryTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubCodingChessEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School

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