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St John's CofE Primary School
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St John's CofE Primary School
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- Ripley DE5 3BD
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Foundational Skills: Teachers make learning fun and interesting, leading to good progress in key skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum has an increasingly positive impact on students' confidence and well-being.
Foundational Skills: Strong culture of reading; pupils engage well with maths and phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious, inclusive curriculum with strong subject leadership.
Areas Needing Improvement: Occasionally, work does not challenge the most able pupils in their thinking.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to ensure all students grasp new concepts before progressing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in the current Year 6 make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Adults support pupils effectively, allowing them time to review and revise their work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and efficiently use time in lessons.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils particularly enjoy mathematics and demonstrate strong reading skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift support provided for pupils needing extra help, especially in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and highly respectful of differences.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong systems are in place for reporting and responding to welfare concerns, ensuring pupils are safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive tailored support, fully included in school life.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare with trusted staff to help if pupils have any worries or concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school is safe, with clear and thorough records showing actions followed through to ensure pupil safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding measures; pupils feel safe and secure.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on pupil welfare with positive relationships.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as welcoming with friendly, helpful staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents view the school as a supportive community, highly appreciated.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching and learning observed showed that teachers engaged well with pupils, making learning fun and interesting.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils make good use of time in lessons due to effective adult support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is positive and united with strong teacher engagement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ expectations for the standards of presentation should be consistently high across all year groups.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong subject knowledge promotes engaging lessons; some spelling errors unchallenged.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich variety of arts and sports; leadership roles available for pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Involve stimulating activity stations in Nursery and Reception.
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About Us
St John's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 360 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 70% 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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St. John's is the perfect place for you if you're looking for a school that will give your child the support and nurturing environment they need to grow and thrive, where their happiness and safety are our top priorities and where they will have every chance to develop socially, emotionally, and academically. In the most recent inspection, our school was rated as being a good one. We try to engage closely with parents, carers, and the larger community to guarantee the success of our children because we have extremely high expectations for them. Our school is larger than normal and we have a broad spectrum of knowledge. Children are taught to take pleasure in their education and accumulate Pride points along the way. As they progress through the school, kids are urged to take on a variety of new duties. We plan activities and celebrations to help kids improve their social and emotional skills, collaboration, and sense of real belonging. Our curriculum is enriched by a wide range of spiritual, cultural, and social experiences, as well as by the extensive extracurricular activities we provide. We recently earned the Inclusion Quality Mark for the second time, demonstrating our commitment to inclusivity and our belief that every kid is an important individual. We work hard to cultivate enthusiastic learners who can confidently and deftly advance to the following step of their ongoing learning journey. St. John's CE Primary School is dedicated to establishing and upholding a joyful and secure atmosphere where our kids can grow up, learn, and have fun. Please use the links below to learn more about how we protect children and how you can work with us to make sure that every child thrives.
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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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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.5 | 25.8 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 103 |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 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 | 70% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 7.12% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 71% 8 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 2 | 9.76% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | 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 | 103 2 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 92 | 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 | 63% 31 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 9 | 9.52% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 101 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 89 | 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 | 32% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.32% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1