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St John's Primary and Nursery School
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St John's Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Southampton SO14 2AU
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Based on the inspection date: 27 September 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective phonics training ensures consistency from early years into key stage 1, helping pupils build their knowledge over time.
Success of the Curriculum: English and mathematics well taught, helping pupils build their knowledge over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects like RE, science, and history, the curriculum content needs better design and sequencing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics. Effective phonics training ensures consistency.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are well trained to understand and address emotional struggles, getting learning back on track.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in class, show positive attitudes, and conduct around the school is typically high standard.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders are skilled in identifying SEND and support staff to meet these wide-ranging needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils do not worry about bullying; there are trusted adults to sort any worries quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to recognise signs of harm and leaders follow up promptly.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors took account of parents' responses to the Ofsted Parent View questionnaire.
Parental Involvement: The school works effectively with parents to reduce absence among pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the quality professional development opportunities provided.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers support older pupils to deepen their understanding and broaden their vocabulary.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should improve the effectiveness of assessment to ensure that pupils know and remember more across the curriculum.
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St John's Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 437 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a flourishing, active, and sociable inner city school.
We are enclosed by old city walls in Southampton's historic centre.
We are a multi-faith, multilingual school where parents are greatly respected as partners. We also have a real community sense.
Our Open Door policy encourages collaboration between staff and parents for the children.
We have developed an environment and curriculum that is demanding, thoughtful, and stimulating.
Our vision statement, which is posted on the noticeboard at school and online on our website under Key Information, outlines how we all want to move "Forward Together."
We are affiliated with the Southampton Cooperative Learning Trust along with St. Marks Primary School.
Our website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for.
Please inquire in the school office if you need paper copies of any of the information on the website.
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We are enclosed by old city walls in Southampton's historic centre.
We are a multi-faith, multilingual school where parents are greatly respected as partners. We also have a real community sense.
Our Open Door policy encourages collaboration between staff and parents for the children.
We have developed an environment and curriculum that is demanding, thoughtful, and stimulating.
Our vision statement, which is posted on the noticeboard at school and online on our website under Key Information, outlines how we all want to move "Forward Together."
We are affiliated with the Southampton Cooperative Learning Trust along with St. Marks Primary School.
Our website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover any information you're looking for.
Please inquire in the school office if you need paper copies of any of the information on the website.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | - | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 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 | 103 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 53% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.29% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 101 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 95 | 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 | 50% 9 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.98% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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% 4 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.98% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | 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 | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 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 | 63% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 5.91% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
