St John's CofE (A) Primary School
82%
Capacity
292
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St John's CofE (A) Primary School
St John's CofE (A) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stoke-on-Trent community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 292 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 354 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's CofE (A) Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Susan Bowyer, it falls under Stoke-on-Trent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12568th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 63 in Stoke-on-Trent.
St John's CofE (A) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 19 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's CofE (A) Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, St John's CofE (A) 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 | Wheatly Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6SB |
| Headteacher | Susan Bowyer |
| Local Authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Number of Pupils | 292 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.7% |
| School Capacity | 292 / 354 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)
12568th of 13,686
Nationally
1293rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
58th of 63
In Stoke-on-Trent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
39%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
39%
'23/24
39%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wheatly Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6SB
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