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St John's Church School
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St John's Church School
- Primary
- Orton Waterville PE2 5SP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils achieve very well in reading, writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum to meet pupils' needs.
Areas Needing Improvement: In foundation subjects, the work set for pupils does not always match curriculum aims.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils, including in early years, achieve very well in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders and teachers regularly check for gaps in pupils’ understanding and swiftly fill them.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have a positive attitude to their learning and attend school regularly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers know the needs of pupils with SEND and adapt activities so these pupils access the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know if bullying happens that adults will sort it out quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders take action in response to concerns and ensure safeguarding training for staff.
Parent Feedback: Response to Ofsted Parent View shows good feedback from parents.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give opinions through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can attend a wide variety of clubs like art, engineering and gardening.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers relish the varied professional development opportunities offered.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers ensure that pupils regularly build on prior learning.
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About Us
St John's Church School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 473 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 92% 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 |
A+
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B-
|
A-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 22.2 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 106 | 92 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 91 | 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 | 92% | 48.8% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 4.26% | 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 | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | Above 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 | 106 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 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 | 82% 6 | 53.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 1 | 6.45% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 1 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 90 | 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 | 76% 2 | 47.75% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 5 | 5.4% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 | 105 | 85 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 84 | 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 | 74% | 42.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 4.94% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
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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 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Church School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1