St John's CofE Academy

About St John's CofE Academy

St John's CofE Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bassetlaw community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St John's CofE Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gez Rizzo, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2957th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 44 in Bassetlaw.

St John's CofE Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 154 applications for 56 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St John's CofE Academy include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Tennis, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bassetlaw, St John's CofE Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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