St John's School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Austin Canons Bedford Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AA |
| Phone | 01234345565 |
| Reference Number | 137469 |
St John’s School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all assessed areas apart from early years provision, which lacked sufficient evidence. The school demonstrates notable strengths in fostering strong relationships between staff and pupils, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. It successfully meets the complex needs of pupils with profound learning and health difficulties by providing a broad and ambitious curriculum, supported by effective communication strategies by staff. However, the school's previous outstanding rating underscores a need for continued improvement in its curriculum delivery and consistency among teachers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 178 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.29%
Girls: 33.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 5 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 8 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| 9 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 11 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 13 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.8% |
| White, Other | 12.9% |
| African | 7.3% |
| Asian, Other | 5.6% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Insufficient evidence |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 17 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St John's School | |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and secure, with strong relationships between staff and students.
- The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to complex needs.
- Effective communication approaches support pupils’ learning.
- Pupils behave well and show care and respect for one another.
- Staff work collaboratively to support pupil progress.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum plans lack detail in some areas, hindering pupil progress.
- Not all teachers deliver the curriculum effectively, impacting learning outcomes.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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) |
|---|
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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