St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
106%
Capacity
333
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 333 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Mead Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dean Hudd, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9487th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 43 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Eco Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, St John's Mead Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West 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 | Hounds Road, 53, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6EE |
| Headteacher | Dean Hudd |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 333 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.7% |
| School Capacity | 333 / 315 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9487th of 13,686
Nationally
920th of 1,469
In South West
52nd of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
55%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed43
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hounds Road, 53, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS37 6EE
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