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St John's Primary School and Nursery

St John's Primary School and Nursery

Warwick, CV8 1FSPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

84%

Capacity

265

Pupils

3.3x

Demand

About St John's Primary School and Nursery

St John's Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Warwick community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 265 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 315 places).

Ofsted has rated St John's Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adam Lee, it falls under Warwickshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5749th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 33 in Warwick.

St John's Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 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 Primary School and Nursery include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Coding, Eco Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Warwick, St John's Primary School and Nursery 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMortimer Road, Kenilworth, Warwick, CV8 1FS
HeadteacherAdam Lee
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Number of Pupils265
Free School Meals (FSM)17.7%
School Capacity265 / 315 (84% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (13 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)

5749th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

555th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 50%

14th of 33

In Warwick

Top 50%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

66%

Expected Standard

21%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:76%
Higher:24%
Writing
Expected:76%
Higher:24%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:72%
Higher:34%

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersCross CountryGymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningCodingEco ClubFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

98

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

29 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Primary School and Nursery

St John's Primary School and Nursery 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

01926854450www.stjohnsprimarykenilworth.co.uk

Mortimer Road, Kenilworth

Warwick, CV8 1FS

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Mortimer Road, Kenilworth

Warwick, CV8 1FS

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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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