Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
92%
Capacity
193
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Steenkamp, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12305th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 53 in Peterborough.
Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 26 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stanground St Johns CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Tennis, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Gardening, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, Stanground St Johns 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Chapel Street, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE2 8JG |
| Headteacher | Paul Steenkamp |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.6% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12305th of 13,686
Nationally
1393rd of 1,612
In East of England
47th of 53
In Peterborough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
41%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chapel Street, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE2 8JG
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