St John's Primary School
Redhill, RH1 6QG · Surrey · primary school
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95th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 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 3,708 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the 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 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 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 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St John's Primary School
Overview
St John’s Primary School is a community-focused institution where pupils feel safe, happy, and valued. The school delivers an ambitious curriculum with high expectations for behaviour and personal development, supported by effective leadership and staff well-being initiatives.
Strengths
- The early years provision is outstanding, with aspirational planning and precise assessment that ensures children achieve their full potential.
- Pupils are polite, considerate, and confident, with bullying being "very rare" and quickly resolved by anti-bullying ambassadors.
- Leaders have created a strong culture of safeguarding where it is "everyone’s responsibility" and staff are well-trained to identify local risks.
- Reading is a high priority, with effective phonics teaching and a vibrant reading culture involving parents as ‘mystery readers’.
- Staff feel supported by leaders who value their work and carefully manage workload expectations.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum sequencing in some foundation subjects is not fully developed, meaning lesson activities lack precision and pupils do not always remember learning over time.
- Some lessons do not provide sufficient challenge for all pupils, preventing certain groups from achieving as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff are aware of risks and concerns are escalated appropriately to external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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