St John's Primary Academy

About St John's Primary Academy

St John's Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 691 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (132% of 525 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St John's Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Jones, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4208th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 18 in South Staffordshire.

St John's Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 124 applications for 91 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 93 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St John's Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Staffordshire, St John's Primary Academy 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.

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