St John's CofE Primary School
85%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.9x
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 Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 216 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Stone, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8046th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 19 in Staffordshire Moorlands.
St John's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Science Club, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Mill Lane, St. John's Cec Primary School, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST9 0BN |
| Headteacher | Sarah Stone |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 216 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8046th of 13,686
Nationally
805th of 1,378
In West Midlands
13th of 19
In Staffordshire Moorlands
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
59%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mill Lane, St. John's Cec Primary School, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST9 0BN
Mill Lane, St. John's Cec Primary School, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST9 0BN
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