St John's Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham, GL52 2SN · Gloucestershire · primary school
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126th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 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 3,750 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 174 pupils against a stated capacity of 203. 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 who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St John’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders encourage all pupils to flourish. The report describes a happy environment with "caring and nurturing" relationships, where pupils feel safe and behave well. While the curriculum is broad and ambitious, there are specific inconsistencies in how knowledge is sequenced across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel "safe and well looked after," with staff maintaining high expectations for behaviour that pupils consistently meet.
- Leaders have placed a "sharp focus on early reading," with staff expertly trained in phonics ensuring children develop strong spelling and sound understanding.
- Teachers effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through bespoke targets and regular training, helping most achieve well.
- The school fosters a diverse community where pupils "embrace difference," understand world religions, and engage in respectful debate.
- Leaders provide rich opportunities for wider development, including clubs and strong community connections with local festivals and colleges.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must specify the important reading skills for key stage 2 and the order in which they are taught, so pupils can deepen their understanding.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, leaders need to identify and sequence essential knowledge to ensure pupils remember important concepts long term.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff regularly trained to recognise risks and leaders diligently following up concerns while working swiftly with agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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