St John's Church School, Spirit Federation
97%
Capacity
465
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St John's Church School, Spirit Federation
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 465 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Church School, Spirit Federation "Good", the school is led by headteacher Colette Firth, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 130th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 53 in Peterborough.
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 46 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church School, Spirit Federation include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, St John's Church School, Spirit Federation is one of the options available in the East of England 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Riseholme, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE2 5SP |
| Headteacher | Colette Firth |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 465 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.5% |
| School Capacity | 465 / 480 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
130th of 13,686
Nationally
14th of 1,612
In East of England
3rd of 53
In Peterborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
92%
'23/24
93%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
67
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Riseholme, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE2 5SP
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