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St John's CofE Primary School

Birmingham, B11 4EAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
#8,519
of 13,686 nationally

About St John's CofE Primary School

St John's CofE Primary School in Birmingham is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 492 pupils and currently enrols 454, so there is some room, but the demand is intense. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 137 applications for just 54 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.54. Of those applications, 51 were first-preference offers, meaning the vast majority of successful families had it as their top choice. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 50.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and reflects the inner-city context of Birmingham. This intake profile is a key part of the school's character, and it shapes the support and resources the staff prioritise.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStratford Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B11 4EA
HeadteacherNaomi Hedges
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils454
Free School Meals (FSM)50.4%
School Capacity454 / 492 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsSports HallForest SchoolLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketNetballDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubChessChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John's CofE Primary School

St John's CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.