St John's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Goodwyns Road Dorking Surrey RH4 2LR |
| Phone | 01306884506 |
| Reference Number | 139721 |
St John's Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school that fosters a supportive and caring environment for its pupils. The school is characterized by strong leadership and a committed staff who prioritize both academic achievement and personal development. The curriculum has seen significant improvements, especially in reading and mathematics, enabling pupils to enjoy a broad range of learning experiences that build strong foundational skills. Parents express high levels of satisfaction, noting the warm atmosphere and positive relationships within the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 230 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.43%
Girls: 49.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| 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 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 3 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.1% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 20 Sep 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong Christian ethos fostering community spirit
- Effective support for pupils learning to read
- Well-structured mathematics curriculum
- Breadth and quality in the curriculum across subjects
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Proactive approach to safeguarding
- High levels of parental satisfaction
Areas for Improvement
- New subject leaders still developing curriculum leadership skills
- Learning needs of all pupils, including the most able, not always fully met
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | -0.9 | ||
| Maths | -2.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul's Road West, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2HS |
0.8 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Norfolk Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3JA |
0.94 miles |
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Powell Corderoy Primary School
Longfield Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DF |
0.99 miles |
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Dorking Nursery School
West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BY |
1.09 miles |
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St Martin's CofE Primary School
Ranmore Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1HW |
1.51 miles |
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Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School
School Lane, Westcott, Dorking, RH4 3QF |
1.55 miles |
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North Downs Primary School
Wheelers Lane, Brockham, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7LA |
2.1 miles |
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The Weald CofE Primary School
Newdigate Road, Beare Green, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4QW |
2.95 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School
School Lane, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6EW |
3.73 miles |
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Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School
Village Street, Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5DJ |
3.85 miles |
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Polesden Lacey Infant Academy
Oakdene Close, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4PT |
4.22 miles |
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Scott-Broadwood CofE Infant School
The Street, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JX |
4.39 miles |
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Great Bookham School
Griffin Way, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4JJ |
4.74 miles |
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Sandcross Primary School
Sandcross Lane, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8HH |
4.94 miles |
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Unified Academy
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0.5 miles |
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The Priory Church of England School
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0.97 miles |
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The Ashcombe School
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1.53 miles |
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4.18 miles |
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4.84 miles |
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