Peasedown St John Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bath Road Peasedown St John Bath Somerset BA2 8DH |
| Phone | 01761432311 |
| Reference Number | 147173 |
Peasedown St John Primary School has been inspected for the first time since becoming an academy and is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all key areas. The school is part of The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership and has a positive learning environment where students demonstrate respect and high levels of engagement. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured to support pupils’ learning from early years through to Year 6, and effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 414 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.07%
Girls: 51.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 30 | 47 |
| 2 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| 3 | 27 | 22 | 49 |
| 4 | 30 | 31 | 61 |
| 5 | 34 | 28 | 62 |
| 6 | 32 | 33 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.7% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
- The school has implemented an effective phonics programme supported by well-trained staff.
- Teachers use assessment effectively to monitor pupil understanding and support those at risk of falling behind.
- Pupils feel safe and valued, with high attendance rates and effective behaviour management.
- The personal development curriculum promotes respect, understanding of democracy, and awareness of social issues.
Areas for Improvement
- The school is still establishing its effectiveness in some wider curriculum subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
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
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 | -3.3 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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