St John's CofE Primary School
77%
Capacity
322
Pupils
1.5x
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 Huntingdonshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 322 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St John's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Soper, it falls under Cambridgeshire 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 3883rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 55 in Huntingdonshire.
St John's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 37 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's CofE Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Huntingdonshire, St John's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, PE29 7LA |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Soper |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 322 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.4% |
| School Capacity | 322 / 420 (77% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3883rd of 13,686
Nationally
399th of 1,612
In East of England
7th of 55
In Huntingdonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% 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
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Contact Information
Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon
Huntingdonshire, PE29 7LA
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