St Johns Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St John's Place Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BD |
| Phone | 01227462360 |
| Reference Number | 137071 |
St John’s Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas of inspection. The school is characterized by its strong Christian values and a culture of mutual respect, which fosters a safe and inclusive environment for its diverse pupil population. While there are many strengths in the quality of education and personal development initiatives, there is a commitment to continue enhancing academic outcomes, particularly in reading and identifying gaps in learning. This inspection is notable as it is the first routine assessment since the pandemic, taking into account the challenges faced by students during that period.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 436 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.31%
Girls: 50.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 45.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 33 | 57 |
| 2 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 3 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 4 | 20 | 38 | 58 |
| 5 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 6 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.3% |
| African | 16.5% |
| White, Other | 10.8% |
| Indian | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Caribbean | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2013 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Aspiration for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Effective support for pupils who speak English as an additional language
- Positive culture promoting mental health and well-being
- Engaging and well-resourced learning environment
- Proactive approach to improving attendance
- Strong focus on phonics and early reading
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent identification of pupils’ gaps in understanding across subjects
- Some pupils not achieving fluency in reading
- Low attendance for some pupils impacting learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | -4.5 | ||
| Writing | -5.4 | ||
| Maths | -4.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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