St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | East Avenue Leicester Leicestershire LE2 1TE |
| Phone | 01162709932 |
| Reference Number | 120230 |
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School has shown good overall performance in various aspects of education since its previous inspection, where it was graded as requiring improvement. The school environment is inclusive and fosters a strong sense of community among pupils, who express pride in their school and feel supported by their teachers. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured for most subjects, enabling pupils to build on their knowledge effectively, particularly in reading and mathematics. However, improvements are needed in some foundation subjects where the curriculum is not as well developed.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 615 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.15%
Girls: 45.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 45.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 40 | 88 |
| 2 | 52 | 33 | 85 |
| 3 | 42 | 43 | 85 |
| 4 | 44 | 45 | 89 |
| 5 | 53 | 37 | 90 |
| 6 | 44 | 44 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 26.8% |
| White, British | 21.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.6% |
| African | 7.3% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| Unclassified | 5% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 09 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive and welcoming school environment
- Strong ethos and love of reading among pupils
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum in most subjects
- Strong subject leadership with expert knowledge
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Pupils behave extremely well and feel safe
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in a few foundation subjects is not well developed
- Insufficient focus on the knowledge that pupils need to learn in some areas
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | 2.7 | ||
| Maths | 3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 4 |
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