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St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
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St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
- Primary
- Richmond upon Thames KT1 4HQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils enjoy a variety of subjects and enrichment activities.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized with high-quality books and vocabulary learned across subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with purposeful activities deepens learning.
Success of the Curriculum: Senior leaders recognize progress in writing isn't as strong.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing, outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, and those with SEND.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support and one-to-one tuition help pupils who need it most.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to learn and enjoy coming to school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Develop strong understanding in mathematics through systematic revisiting of topics.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support provided by well-trained staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are attentive, motivated, respectful and resilient.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in writing have not been as strong as in reading and mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: School has high ambitions for SEND pupils who excel due to individual needs and strengths recognition.
Support for SEND Pupils: A clear plan and use of a wider range of strategies are helping SEND pupils make stronger progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff receive regular training, and pupils know how to stay safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Christian ethos promotes values of love, joy, peace, gentleness, and kindness.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe; school ensures a keen sense of community.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Attendance is high; proactive approach to safety policies.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as ‘welcoming and inclusive’.
Parental Involvement: Excellent relationships with parents have been developed.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly commend the school's nurturing approach.
Parental Involvement: Regular reading events like ‘reading picnics’ involve parents actively.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities such as trips to the House of Commons.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide variety including choir, aero-boxing, and drama. High participation rates.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are supported with staff training and termly meetings.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers now using a wider range of classroom strategies.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and encourage love of learning.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching enables strong knowledge and skill development.
Impact on Student Progress: Some teachers effectively use information to aid progress but needs full embedding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Observations indicate increased opportunities for extended writing.
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About Us
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.
It has 221 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 68.2% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 17.2% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 4 | 68.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 12 | 17.82% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 10 | 68.46% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 4 | 16.82% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | 66.81% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 15.19% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1