State School
#42 in Best Primary Schools in East Hertfordshire

St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026

St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
1 schools in compare list

Do you work at St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?

Let’s update your profile for free!
Update Now
Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI

This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.

Foundational Skills: The curriculum supports pupils’ personal and academic development effectively
Success of the Curriculum: Teaching in most subjects supports good progress
Areas Needing Improvement: Depth and quality in history and geography need strengthening
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of key stage 2 is typically well above average
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders use additional funding efficiently to help disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND to achieve well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are good, though attendance is below average due to term-time holidays
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure pupils’ needs are accurately identified and met; pupils with SEND make good progress
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and staff deal with it effectively; pupils feel safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils understand how to stay safe in various situations
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the care shown by adults and opportunities for involvement
Parent Feedback: A small minority of parents are dissatisfied with communication with leaders
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a wide range of sporting activities and clubs
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor area is used well to support children’s learning
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know pupils well and adapt activities to support learning
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching supports good progress in most subjects
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in planning challenging activities for the most able
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment systems in some subjects like geography and history are not fully developed
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us

St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 175 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 29 : 1.

At this school, 41% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
The school takes pride in the strong Christian ethos that guides every aspect of school life. The values education component is woven throughout the entire curriculum. Each half term the school focuses on a different Christian Value and explores this through explicit Values lessons and through Collective Worship. Each half-term, the teachers choose one student to represent their class as the Values Champion. Our aim is for children to understand and be able to identify and articulate the importance of values in their own lives, now and in the future. Our Values are: Generosity, Compassion, Courage, Forgiveness, Friendship, Respect, Thankfulness, Trust, Perseverance, Justice, Service, Truthfulness,.
Read more
Compare with similar schools
Recommended Malvern Primary School
Malvern Primary School
Knowsley L14 6XA Verified
Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
Snobe grade
C
B-
C+
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 29.2 25.8 21.7
Proficient Math 100 108 104
Proficient Read 102 109 108
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
See more details
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Ratings & Reviews
No review yet
Share your experience about this school to assist new parents seeking genuine insights and guidance.
Review St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
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 100 99 97
Reading 102 100 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 41% 58.25% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 9.95% 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 -3.9 Well Below Average
Writing -4.1 Well Below Average
Maths -5.5 Well Below 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 103 2 98 96
Reading 104 3 97 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 59% 18 62.59% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 3 11.98% 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 -1.1 Below Average
Writing 1.2 Above Average
Maths -2.6 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 105 1 94 94
Reading 107 1 96 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 77% 4 61.05% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 1 11.72% 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 0.8 Above Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths 0 -

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 104 94 93
Reading 106 95 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 73% 59.7% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 12% 11.43% 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 -0.1 Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths -0.9 Below Average
Best Schools 2025
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Rankings

Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)

How Do We Calculate Rankings?

Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:

This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.

Admission
Do You Like This School?
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 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
29 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

Students

Teacher

Browse schools based on type
Loading...
Browse schools nearby Great Amwell