St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St John's Way Ragworth Stockton-on-Tees TS19 0FB |
| Phone | 01642607123 |
| Reference Number | 111668 |
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School provides a happy, nurturing, and inclusive environment for its pupils, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and high behavioral expectations. The school has made notable progress in its education quality, particularly in phonics and reading, with effective support for pupils who struggle. However, the outcomes for some pupils have been flagged as needing improvement, particularly following a challenging academic year. The school leadership has shown commitment to addressing these challenges, and early signs indicate a positive trajectory for future performance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 347 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.99%
Girls: 51.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 78.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| 2 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| 3 | 16 | 18 | 34 |
| 4 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| 5 | 22 | 24 | 46 |
| 6 | 21 | 25 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.6% |
| African | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 10 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Happy and nurturing school environment
- Strong pastoral care and support for pupils and families
- High expectations for behavior and mutual respect among pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Passion for reading evident throughout the school
- Variety of extracurricular activities available to students
- Strong leadership and skilled governors
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum documents lack clarity, leading to confusion
- Some children underachieving by end of early years
- Pupils struggling to articulate understanding of British values and protected characteristics
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 24% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -4.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.7 | ||
| Maths | -3.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Ragpath Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9AD |
0.43 miles |
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The Glebe Primary School
Pulford Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1QY |
0.55 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Academy
Green Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS19 0DW |
0.57 miles |
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The Oak Tree Academy
Newham Grange Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0SE |
0.58 miles |
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Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy
Darlington Lane, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1BZ |
0.64 miles |
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Harrow Gate Academy
Piper Knowle Road, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 8DE |
0.77 miles |
|
Whitehouse Primary School
Dunelm Road, Elm Tree, Whitehouse Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0TS |
0.79 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Ragworth Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1HR |
0.86 miles |
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Mill Lane Primary School
Wellington Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS18 1QX |
1.03 miles |
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Rosebrook Primary School
Rudyard Avenue, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9LF |
1.04 miles |
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Norton Primary Academy
Berkshire Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 2RD |
1.08 miles |
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Hardwick Green Primary Academy
Tithe Barn Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8WF |
1.09 miles |
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Green Gates Academy
Melton Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0JD |
1.3 miles |
|
Crooksbarn Primary School
Petrel Crescent, Crooksbarn Estate, Crooksbarn Primary School, Stockton-on-tees, TS20 1SN |
1.3 miles |
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Oxbridge Lane Primary School
Oxbridge Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 4DA |
1.31 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School
St Mark's Close, Bishopton Road West, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7HA |
1.33 miles |
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Bowesfield Primary School
Northcote Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3JB |
1.54 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Fairfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7PL |
1.54 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Parkfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3SY |
1.59 miles |
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Fairfield Primary School
Glenfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7PW |
1.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Abbey Hill Academy
Ketton Road, Hardwick Estate, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8BU |
0.7 miles |
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North Shore Academy
Talbot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 2AY |
0.8 miles |
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Kiora Hall
Ragpath Lane, Roseworth, Norton, Stockton on Tees, TS19 9JS |
0.96 miles |
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Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH |
0.99 miles |
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Red House School
36 The Green, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1DX |
1.07 miles |
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The Grangefield Academy
Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LE |
1.09 miles |
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King Edwin School
Mill Lane, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1LG |
1.27 miles |
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Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Harrowgate Lane, Bishopsgarth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TF |
1.53 miles |
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Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7AJ |
1.63 miles |
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The Education Training Collective
Harvard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 6FB |
1.66 miles |
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Elmbank Learning Centre
Viewly Hill Farm, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1PQ |
1.93 miles |
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Hartwell School
Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3TN |
2.23 miles |
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Northfield School and Sports College
Thames Road, Billingham, Teesside, TS22 5EG |
2.66 miles |
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Macmillan Academy
Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG |
2.69 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS17 9DE |
2.87 miles |
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Thornaby Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB |
2.98 miles |
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Hopefields Education CiC
Hopefields School, 16 High Force Road, Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, TS2 1RH |
3.01 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic Academy
Beamish Road, Billingham, TS23 3DX |
3.24 miles |
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Acklam Grange School
Lodore Grove, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB |
3.51 miles |
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Teesside High School
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3.64 miles |