St John's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Rufford Road Crossens Southport Merseyside PR9 8JH |
| Phone | 01704227441 |
| Reference Number | 104894 |
St John’s Church of England Primary School continues to be recognized as a good school following its recent inspection. The school has made significant improvements to its curriculum to enhance pupil learning and memory retention. Leaders hold high expectations and foster a supportive environment, making students feel valued and safe. While many pupils thrive and achieve well, certain subjects are at different stages of curriculum implementation, leading to uneven knowledge retention among students. Notably, the school has effectively supported pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 166 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.6%
Girls: 49.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| 2 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| 3 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 4 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| 5 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 6 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 02 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 19 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations for pupils.
- Curriculum designed to enhance vocabulary and broaden experiences.
- Pupils feel happy and safe, with strong emotional support available.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils actively participate in their learning and school activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery across subjects.
- Some staff deliver phonics instruction unevenly, affecting pupil reading knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | ||
| Writing | -3.4 | ||
| Maths | -2.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 2 |
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