St John's CofE (A) Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6SB · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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54th of 64 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 71 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.0/10 against 2,609 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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 CofE (A) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school outperformed the national median for the higher standard, with 11.0% achieving it against a national figure of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 270 pupils against a stated capacity of 354. 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 expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help students progress from the expected to the higher standard? How does the school maintain engagement for pupils during the transition to the new Ofsted reporting framework?
What Ofsted said about St John's CofE (A) Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a "positive culture" and pupils feel safe, with behaviour described as "consistently positive" and "harmonious." While attendance has improved and the curriculum is "broad, balanced and well-sequenced," the inspection identifies that outcomes in writing remain "stubbornly low" and some pupils have gaps in knowledge due to previous curriculum inconsistencies.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "consistently positive" behaviour, with bullying being "extremely rare" and staff dealing with it effectively.
- Leaders have designed a "broad, balanced and well-sequenced curriculum" with a clear emphasis on language and vocabulary development.
- Attendance has improved over time, with the number of persistently absent children decreasing compared to previous years.
- Staff provide "valuable emotional and wellbeing support," and pupils demonstrate high levels of "tolerance and empathy."
- Disadvantaged pupils are supported well, achieving well in reading and showing reduced gaps in mathematics knowledge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching enables pupils with gaps in writing knowledge to "improve the quality of their writing," as outcomes remain low.
- Support for teachers should be strengthened to ensure adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "consistently matched to their needs."
- Subject leaders should further support staff to deliver the curriculum effectively so that "all pupils achieve well in every subject."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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