St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
108%
Capacity
194
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kerry Devane, it falls under Somerset local authority.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 46 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (52 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
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 Voluntary Controlled Infants 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DR |
| Headteacher | Kerry Devane |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.4% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 180 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
52 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
50
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (84% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Glastonbury
Somerset, BA6 9DR
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