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St John's CofE Primary School

St John's CofE Primary School

Wyre Forest, DY11 6APPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

61%

Capacity

255

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About St John's CofE Primary School

St John's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wyre Forest community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 255 pupils on roll, operating at 61% capacity.

Ofsted has rated St John's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Finlay, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11628th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 27 in Wyre Forest.

St John's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 19 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 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 include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Rounders, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wyre Forest, St John's CofE Primary School 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBlakebrook, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, DY11 6AP
HeadteacherSuzanne Finlay
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils255
Free School Meals (FSM)34.5%
School Capacity255 / 420 (61% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)

11628th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 85%

1214th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 88%

21st of 27

In Wyre Forest

Top 78%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

46%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:59%
Higher:18%
Writing
Expected:63%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:68%
Higher:18%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +12%

'22/23

34%

'23/24

46%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

5
Art StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballTennisRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

19

Applications

39

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

17 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

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.

Contact Information

01562745558www.stjohns.worcs.sch.uk

Blakebrook, Kidderminster

Wyre Forest, DY11 6AP

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Blakebrook, Kidderminster

Wyre Forest, DY11 6AP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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