St John's CofE Primary School
Birmingham, B11 4EA · Birmingham · primary school
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230th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 905 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
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 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%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a School Council, a talent show, and music groups including flutes, brass, Irock, and singing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 492. 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 maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the School Council involve pupils in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about St John's CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where they are “enthusiastic about their lessons” and benefit from a wide range of trips and activities. The school fosters a strong ethos of inclusion, ensuring that “no child is left behind” and that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, achieve well. Leaders have implemented ambitious curriculum plans that are logical and sequential, preparing pupils effectively for their next steps.
Strengths
- Early years provision is effective, with children making a “rapid start learning to read” due to improved phonics schemes and close tracking of progress.
- The curriculum is carefully adapted to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with staff skilled at modifying activities to ensure access to learning.
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour and personal development, showing respect for diversity and a strong understanding of British values.
- Attendance is improving, with levels of absence falling as a result of the school’s efforts to promote regular attendance.
- Leaders actively seek external challenge and support, drawing on partners to improve phonics, safeguarding, and the wider curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies are not well established in some subjects, leading to occasions where teachers fail to address misconceptions, meaning “pupils do not achieve as well as they could.”
- Leaders must ensure teachers have the expertise to use checks in each subject to identify next steps in learning and adjust provision accordingly.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 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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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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