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St John's Primary School
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St John's Primary School
- Primary
- Woking GU21 2AS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching of early reading is of high quality, and staff are trained to deliver phonics with precision.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils now learn valuable knowledge, skills, and vocabulary in a clear sequence in all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Additional support for pupils who need it in early reading is not fully effective.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Accurate checking processes enable staff to identify pupils swiftly if they start to fall behind in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good manners, calm behavior, and are inquisitive in their learning.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides additional support for pupils falling behind, though it needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: At times staff do not adapt learning effectively enough for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral support helps pupils overcome difficulties, creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Parent Feedback: 'My children are very happy at the school and the teaching staff go above and beyond.'
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the cohesive effort by all involved to make the school better.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of clubs and trips enhance the curriculum and provide new experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use high-quality texts to develop pupils' love of reading and comprehension.
Impact on Student Progress: Better quality of teaching and learning means pupils are engaged in their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The overall teaching quality is strong but still embedding in some subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, teachers do not ensure that all pupils’ needs are consistently met.
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St John's Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 249 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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I'm inspired by St. John's Mission Statement to: Strive to go farther than I expected, exceed my expectations, develop into the person I want to be, Be happy with what I've accomplished.
For significant occasions, students from St. John's Primary School go to the church in St. John's village.
Our Year 6 students attend a leaver's service in Guildford Cathedral to commemorate their transition to secondary education.
Children leaving St. John's with a love of learning and pride in their personal growth will carry these qualities into their next stage of school, serving as the cornerstone for a happy and prosperous future.
Children's safety in schools and online is a top priority for the staff and governors at St. John's, and we endeavour to instil respect for one another in all we do.
We strongly believe that when schools and parents work together, children perform at their best. As such, we strive to be as parent-friendly as possible and are constantly looking for ways to improve.
Obtain a termly newsletter regarding the education being provided. get a weekly newsletter from the principal be invited to participate in termly parent consultations where student development and learning goals are discussed receive invitations to a variety of events, including sporting events, concerts, and family picnics. To meet other parents and the head teacher, be invited to parent coffee mornings at the beginning of each month. Become PTA (Parent Teacher Association) members (PTA) Have the chance to participate in workshops every year to learn how to best support your child Have frequently updated home and school contact books have the chance to offer suggestions for educational improvements during our school development planning sessions during the summer term.
The primary school and the well-liked Children's Center are housed in the same structure.
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For significant occasions, students from St. John's Primary School go to the church in St. John's village.
Our Year 6 students attend a leaver's service in Guildford Cathedral to commemorate their transition to secondary education.
Children leaving St. John's with a love of learning and pride in their personal growth will carry these qualities into their next stage of school, serving as the cornerstone for a happy and prosperous future.
Children's safety in schools and online is a top priority for the staff and governors at St. John's, and we endeavour to instil respect for one another in all we do.
We strongly believe that when schools and parents work together, children perform at their best. As such, we strive to be as parent-friendly as possible and are constantly looking for ways to improve.
Obtain a termly newsletter regarding the education being provided. get a weekly newsletter from the principal be invited to participate in termly parent consultations where student development and learning goals are discussed receive invitations to a variety of events, including sporting events, concerts, and family picnics. To meet other parents and the head teacher, be invited to parent coffee mornings at the beginning of each month. Become PTA (Parent Teacher Association) members (PTA) Have the chance to participate in workshops every year to learn how to best support your child Have frequently updated home and school contact books have the chance to offer suggestions for educational improvements during our school development planning sessions during the summer term.
The primary school and the well-liked Children's Center are housed in the same structure.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.3 | 19.5 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 109 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 111 | - |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 57% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.25% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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 | 104 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 93 | 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 | 58% 9 | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 11.82% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 67% 3 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 5 | 11.19% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | 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 | 103 | 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 | 64% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 11.6% | 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 | 1.7 | Above 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 - 2nd Sep 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
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1