St John's CofE School
Warminster, BA12 9JY · Wiltshire · primary school
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149th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 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 3,295 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 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 103 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St John's CofE School
Overview
St John’s CofE School is a small primary school where leaders have established a nurturing environment underpinned by a clear moral purpose. The report highlights a ‘family feel’ where pupils are well-prepared for life beyond school, demonstrating high levels of attendance and positive behaviour. While most aspects of the school meet or exceed expected standards, specific improvements are required in early writing instruction and the precision of support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Attendance is a priority, with leaders taking a ‘relentless approach’ that has secured high attendance and punctuality for nearly all pupils.
- Behaviour is excellent; classrooms have a ‘distinctly purposeful and studious atmosphere’, and bullying is not tolerated.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils showing a ‘sophisticated grasp’ of British values and empathy towards global issues.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with subjects carefully sequenced to build knowledge and vocabulary over time.
- Leaders foster a culture of openness, with parents speaking ‘very highly’ of the nurturing environment and support provided.
Areas to improve
- Staff must precisely identify misconceptions in transcription and spelling in early writing to ensure pupils build secure knowledge.
- Targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities must be more precisely matched to their individual needs to maximise progress.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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