St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
81%
Capacity
396
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 396 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 490 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Roger Averis, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3726th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 43 in Amber Valley.
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 70 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Book Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Laund Nook, Belper, Amber Valley, DE56 1GY |
| Headteacher | Roger Averis |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 396 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.1% |
| School Capacity | 396 / 490 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3726th of 13,686
Nationally
330th of 1,353
In East Midlands
11th of 43
In Amber Valley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
71%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed70
100
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Laund Nook, Belper
Amber Valley, DE56 1GY
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