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St John's CofE Primary School

Wyre Forest, DY11 6APPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#11,628
of 13,686 nationally

About St John's CofE Primary School

St John's CofE Primary School in Wyre Forest is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 39 applications for just 19 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.05. Of those, 17 were first-preference applications, and 16 first-preference offers were made, indicating strong demand from parents who actively want their child here. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Suzanne Finlay. It currently has 255 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, so there is some physical space, but the oversubscription figures suggest that popularity is not yet matched by available places at the point of entry. The school also serves a relatively high proportion of disadvantaged pupils, with 34.5 per cent eligible for free school meals.

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)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:10-17:30

Source: stjohns.worcs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.