St John's C of E Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bowens Hill Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8DU |
| Phone | 01594832046 |
| Reference Number | 145123 |
St John’s C of E Academy has demonstrated a solid performance overall, achieving a good rating in all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and personal development. The school is commended for its strong leadership under the headteacher, who has a clear vision and has improved many aspects of the school's work. The school's environment is nurturing, with pupils displaying calm behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning, and they feel safe and well-supported by the staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 154 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.81%
Girls: 55.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 3 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 4 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 6 | 6 | 18 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- High expectations are set for pupils' conduct.
- Pupils exhibit polite and well-mannered behaviour.
- A strong emphasis on reading is promoted across the school.
- The curriculum has a clear sequence of learning.
- Effective assessment practices in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils' emotional and mental health is well supported.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some subjects does not consistently identify misconceptions.
- Teaching of spelling is not consistently rigorous for all pupils.
- Some pupils are reluctant to articulate their thinking, limiting their development.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 103 |
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 | -5.2 | ||
| Writing | 0 | ||
| Maths | -4.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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