St John's CofE Primary Academy
69%
Capacity
161
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St John's CofE Primary Academy
St John's CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Newcastle-under-Lyme community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 161 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's CofE Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Rosemarie Patrick, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
St John's CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 29 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's CofE Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Netball, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme, St John's CofE Primary Academy 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 | Quarry Bank Road, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5AF |
| Headteacher | Rosemarie Patrick |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 161 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.5% |
| School Capacity | 161 / 234 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Quarry Bank Road, Newcastle
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5AF
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