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St John's CofE School
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St John's CofE School
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- Harrow HA7 3FD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and writing skills in key stage 1 have improved significantly.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized with regular phonic practice, ensuring no pupil is left behind.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and carefully designed, building knowledge from early years to Year 6.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum strategies in mathematics are showing promising improvements.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in the guidance provided to pupils in mathematics need addressing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some recent curriculum changes need embedding for staff to confidently deliver content.
Support for Falling Behind: Underachieving pupils receive additional support throughout the week, both before school and within lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show maturity in understanding their role in preventing bullying and demonstrate great respect for themselves and others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Deep dives conducted in reading and mathematics; pupils perform well with regular assessments.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift action is taken to support struggling pupils, ensuring they progress with fluency and confidence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, considerate, and enthusiastic about learning, showing respect and curiosity.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment in reading and writing is well above average; however, progress in mathematics needs further improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for disadvantaged pupils with SEND is more sharply focused on their complex needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality training for staff supports adaptations in curriculum helping SEND pupils achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong sense of commitment to implementing safeguarding policies consistently and rigorously.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils talk maturely about how the school helps them stay safe, including online safety.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements, fostering a culture prioritizing pupil interests.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Continuous work with external agencies ensures comprehensive pastoral support.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents appreciate the school's work.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved as reflected in the overwhelmingly positive Parent View questionnaire.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about their children's experience at the school.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive clear guidance for improving writing and reading skills, contributing to good progress.
Impact on Student Progress: Targeted teaching activities have led to good progress in reading and writing for disadvantaged pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks and frequent assessments ensure accurate evaluation of teaching effectiveness.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are trained, plan purposeful activities, and assess phonic knowledge critically.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies remain in the guidance given to improve mathematical skills.
Extracurricular Activities: Extensive range including music; every pupil learns instruments like ukulele and recorder.
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About Us
St John's CofE School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.
It has 316 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 64% 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-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 64% | 63.69% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 11.38% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 74% 18 | 64.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 9 | 13.81% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | 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 | 103 3 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 56% 10 | 63.59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 12.38% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | 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 | 106 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 90 | 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 | 66% | 61.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.41% | 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 | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above 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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's CofE School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1