St John's CofE Academy
About St John's CofE Academy
St John’s CofE Academy in Bassetlaw has been rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent ungraded inspection in February 2024, a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2014, when it was judged to require improvement. The school’s leadership and management are also rated Good. The most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 74 per cent. That is well above the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61 per cent for primary schools, placing St John’s in the top 25 per cent nationally. Within Bassetlaw, it ranks 8th out of 44 primary schools, putting it in the 18th percentile locally. The school’s overall ranking score of 74 reflects strong core academic performance, particularly in reading, where 87 per cent of pupils met the expected standard and 39 per cent reached the higher standard.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Latest monitoring visit (21 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:55
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: stjohnsworksop.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's CofE Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights