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St John's CofE Academy

Cheshire East, CW11 2LEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About St John's CofE Academy

St John's CofE Academy was rated Inadequate in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a significant downgrade from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The inspection found that quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management were all Inadequate, while early years provision was judged as Requires Improvement. This places the school in a difficult position within Cheshire East, where 13 out of 123 primary schools currently hold an Outstanding rating. With 161 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is under-subscribed, which may reflect parental caution following the inspection outcome. The most informative exam metric available is the local authority average Key Stage 2 score of 64, though St John's own KS2 results are not provided in the data. Given the Ofsted rating, families considering this school will want to examine the most recent progress measures and SATs outcomes closely.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHeath Road, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 2LE
HeadteacherRicky Huddart
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils161
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
School Capacity161 / 210 (77% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumPlaying FieldsLibraryForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingCricketGymnasticsCross CountryAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John's CofE Academy

St John's CofE Academy has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.