St John's Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Victoria Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2AS |
| Phone | 01483476450 |
| Reference Number | 140339 |
St John's Primary School is an improving institution that offers a good quality of education to its pupils. This is the first inspection since the school's previous grade of 'Requires Improvement', and the progress made is evident through enhanced curriculum delivery and a nurturing environment where all pupils feel happy and safe. The school has established effective teaching practices, particularly in early reading and phonics, which have been supported by staff training. Extra opportunities for pupils, such as clubs and workshops, enrich their educational experience, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 254 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.76%
Girls: 47.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 22 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 6 | 19 | 9 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46.5% |
| African | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils experience a good quality of education at all stages.
- The curriculum builds pupils' knowledge and skills effectively.
- Strong emphasis on early reading and phonics instruction.
- Pupils show good manners and calm behavior.
- Strong personal development among pupils preparing them for secondary school.
- Effective governance and supportive community involvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' needs are not consistently met due to the new curriculum still embedding.
- Not all pupils are challenged enough in their learning.
- Additional support for pupils needing help in early reading is not always effective.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 105 | ||
| 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 | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
Five Oaks Close, St John's, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8TU |
0.32 miles |
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The Hermitage Infant School
Gorsewood Road, St John's, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8WT |
0.39 miles |
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The Hermitage Junior School
Oakwood Road, St John's, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8UU |
0.44 miles |
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Beaufort Primary School
Kirkland Avenue, Goldsworth Park, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3RG |
0.6 miles |
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Knaphill School
High Street, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2QH |
0.7 miles |
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The Knaphill Lower School
Chobham Road, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2SX |
0.78 miles |
|
Sythwood Primary and Nursery School
Sythwood, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3AX |
1.11 miles |
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Brookwood Primary School
Connaught Road, Brookwood, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0HF |
1.3 miles |
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Goldsworth Primary School
Bridge Barn Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6NL |
1.37 miles |
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Bisley CofE Primary School
Hawthorn Way, Bisley, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9DF |
1.37 miles |
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Horsell CofE Junior School
Meadway Drive, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4TA |
1.53 miles |
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The Horsell Village School
Church Hill, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4QQ |
1.6 miles |
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Halstead St Andrews School
Church Hill House, Woking, GU21 4QW |
1.77 miles |
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Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery
Almond Avenue, Barnsbury, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0BB |
1.87 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Bonsey Lane, Westfield, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9PR |
2.04 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Benner Lane, West End, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9JQ |
2.11 miles |
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Pirbright Village Primary School
School Lane, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0JN |
2.16 miles |
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St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Bagshot Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8AB |
2.19 miles |
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Maybury Primary School
Walton Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5DW |
2.45 miles |
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Kingfield Primary School
Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9EQ |
2.56 miles |
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The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8TL |
0.3 miles |
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Woking High School
Morton Road, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4TJ |
1.8 miles |
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Hoe Valley School
Egley Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0NH |
1.86 miles |
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Freemantles School
Smarts Heath Road, Mayford Green, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0AN |
1.95 miles |
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Knowl Hill School
School Lane, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0JN |
2.12 miles |
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Compass Community School Hampshire
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2.44 miles |
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The Park School
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2.48 miles |
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Lift Wishmore
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2.5 miles |
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St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
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2.55 miles |
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Gordon's School
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2.58 miles |
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Woking College
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2.59 miles |
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Hoe Bridge School
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3.07 miles |
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Portesbery School
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3.75 miles |
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The Bishop David Brown School
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3.83 miles |
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Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DR |
4.18 miles |
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Christ's College, Guildford
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4.29 miles |
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Fernways School
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4.59 miles |
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Fullbrook School
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4.76 miles |
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Carwarden House Community School
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4.84 miles |
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Hall Grove School
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4.85 miles |