St John's Church of England Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fenby Avenue Lascelles Park Darlington County Durham DL1 4UB |
| Phone | 01325380725 |
| Reference Number | 138128 |
St John's Church of England Academy demonstrates outstanding performance across most domains, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. Pupils at the school are well-supported and excel academically, influenced by a rich curriculum tailored to their needs. The school's exceptional environment contributes to a strong sense of pride and responsibility among students. However, the early years provision has room for improvement, as some activities are changed too promptly, which impacts children's ability to refine their skills. This report marks the school's first inspection following its conversion to an academy and affiliation with the Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 248 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.82%
Girls: 47.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.3% |
| African | 5.6% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
| 21 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and support for one another.
- High expectations leading to outstanding academic achievement.
- Rich and inclusive curriculum tailored to pupils' needs.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and community involvement.
- Highly effective phonics teaching that enables early reading success.
- Impeccable manners and respect among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Early years activities sometimes change too soon, hindering skill development.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 104 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 137 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 112 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 137 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 88 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 137 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 99 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 85 | 42 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 137 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 34 | 61 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 16 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 72 | 49 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 137 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 89 | 37 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 137 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 68 | 55 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 137 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 97 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 137 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 106 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 137 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 84 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 137 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 125 | 12 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | 0.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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