St John's Church of England Primary School
Reading, RG1 3JN · Reading · primary school
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29th of 37 primary schools in Reading we can score, 40 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 3,450 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.0/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
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, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Butterfly Club, TT Rockstars, Archery, Cricket, Bilingua Sing French, Computing, Science, and Rock Steady clubs. Sports include Gymnastics, Football, and Fencing, while arts and music offer Cello Group lessons and Choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 454 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum prepare students for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St John's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils from diverse backgrounds enjoy attending this "friendly and welcoming" school, where a strong Christian ethos fosters a "tangible culture of respect." Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs, creating an inclusive environment where children feel safe, secure, and valued.
Strengths
- The teaching of reading is a "real strength," with effective phonics programmes and targeted interventions helping children become "fluent readers" who develop a "love of reading."
- Warm relationships are nurtured from the early years, ensuring the youngest children feel "secure and confident" in their new surroundings.
- Behaviour is described as "calm," with very few incidents of bullying, as pupils are taught to build "positive, healthy relationships" and respect differences.
- Staff provide targeted support for pupils with special educational needs, including a "specialist nurture class" developed with experts to meet specific requirements.
- Leaders are "considerate of staff workload," and new teachers report receiving strong support and guidance.
Areas to improve
- Local governors must implement "rigorous systems and processes" to consistently check on school leaders’ work and ensure statutory duties are met.
- Leaders need to establish an "effective assessment process across foundation subjects" to quickly identify and remedy gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Teachers must ensure activities are carefully matched to help all pupils achieve ambitious aims, addressing instances where work does not help pupils retain important information.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders acting swiftly and working well with external agencies to support pupils who need help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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