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St John's CofE Primary School

St John's CofE Primary School

Huntingdonshire, PE29 7LAPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSallowbush Road, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, PE29 7LA
HeadteacherRebecca Soper
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils322
Free School Meals (FSM)31.4%
School Capacity322 / 420 (77% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
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

Top 50%

399th of 1,612

In East of England

Top 25%

7th of 55

In Huntingdonshire

Top 25%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

71%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:78%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:10%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:76%
Higher:28%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

73%

'23/24

71%

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryNetballSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

37

Applications

57

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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

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

01480375026stjohns.demat.org.uk

Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon

Huntingdonshire, PE29 7LA

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Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon

Huntingdonshire, PE29 7LA

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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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