St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Baldock, SG7 6TT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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254th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John Roman Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 161 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between the school’s results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about St John Roman Catholic Primary School
Overview
St John Roman Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and benefit from positive relationships with staff who know them well. The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, with leaders prioritising reading and ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support. Overall, pupils behave well, feel safe, and are taught high expectations for their conduct and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are attentive, behave well, and speak enthusiastically about the support teachers provide, including strategies like ‘zones of regulation’ to manage behaviour.
- Leaders have planned an ambitious curriculum that clearly shows progression, with secure subject knowledge in English and mathematics leading to confident problem-solving.
- A systematic approach to phonics and early reading ensures pupils become fluent readers, with quick support for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive precise adaptations and specialist resources to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel their workload is managed well, and governors hold leaders to account effectively while offering support.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subject areas where the curriculum was introduced recently, not all teachers are fully secure in its implementation, meaning adaptations are not always effective enough for pupils to achieve as well as they could.
- Leaders should continue to check staff’s subject knowledge is secure in all areas of the curriculum so pupils achieve equally well in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with comprehensive systems in place, regular staff training, and timely follow-up on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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