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St John's Primary School
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- Wallingford OX10 9AG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have exceptional subject knowledge in mathematics. Pupils make good progress as work matches their needs.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is a strength, extending learning with opportunities and strong extra-curricular provision.
Areas Needing Improvement: Middle leaders for history and geography need greater impact on pupil progress. Work in English and math should be more challenging in early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in key stages 1 and 2 are similar to or above national average. Improved phonics screening scores.
Support for Falling Behind: The school’s assessment procedures monitor progress accurately, enabling rapid intervention for pupils falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect, and are courteous. They enjoy helping younger peers. Personal development is strong.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEN and disabilities are well supported by teaching assistants. SEN pupils make strong progress particularly in Years 5 and 6.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is taken seriously with anti-bullying ambassadors having a positive impact. Pupils feel safe and are taught about online safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with diligent staff. Strong focus on independence through residential trips and active living.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very complimentary, stating staff are caring, professional, and always available.
Parental Involvement: Parents say various activities spark children's enthusiasm. Staff ensure pupils’ well-being and progress is a priority.
Extracurricular Activities: Large range of extra-curricular activities including trips, visits, and a popular forest school.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor areas are stimulating, with marked playground roads and zebra crossings for practice.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and pupils enjoy strong relationships. Staff work hard to support pupils in all activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Teacher's good subject knowledge and questioning skills ensure pupils make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective assessment processes monitor progress accurately, enabling swift action when needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle leaders for history and geography lack impact on progress. More challenging work needed in early years.
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About Us
St John's Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 211 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 63% 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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Childhood is a beautiful time, and at this school, we want our students to enjoy themselves, be intellectually challenged, meet the highest academic standards possible while also maintaining their emotional well-being, and grow morally and spiritually.
The school actively encourages initiatives that help achieve the goals of Every Child Matters.
We encourage and cherish strong relationships with parents and carers, who are welcome to visit, show interest in, and lend a hand at the school as well as to talk about their child's development and welfare.
We want the kids to feel like they belong to the school and care about their surroundings.
During class and playtimes, all children should feel content and safe, and how kids behave one another is a crucial component of school community life.
The school has a long history of being "inclusive," and we take pride in how the kids respect and treat one another.
We make their lives happy now and prepare them to be decent citizens outside of school and in their futures by teaching the kids how to say "no" to things they believe to be wrong while also demonstrating tolerance and respect for others.
Our goal is to raise young people who are inquisitive, self-reliant, and self-assured and who have all the skills necessary for their educational path.
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The school actively encourages initiatives that help achieve the goals of Every Child Matters.
We encourage and cherish strong relationships with parents and carers, who are welcome to visit, show interest in, and lend a hand at the school as well as to talk about their child's development and welfare.
We want the kids to feel like they belong to the school and care about their surroundings.
During class and playtimes, all children should feel content and safe, and how kids behave one another is a crucial component of school community life.
The school has a long history of being "inclusive," and we take pride in how the kids respect and treat one another.
We make their lives happy now and prepare them to be decent citizens outside of school and in their futures by teaching the kids how to say "no" to things they believe to be wrong while also demonstrating tolerance and respect for others.
Our goal is to raise young people who are inquisitive, self-reliant, and self-assured and who have all the skills necessary for their educational path.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 28.5 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | - |
| 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 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 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 | 63% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | 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 | 107 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 65% 15 | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 3 | 10.7% | 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 | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 108 4 | 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 | 80% 19 | 61.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 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 | 61% | 59.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.89% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
