St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
Kingston upon Thames, KT1 4HQ · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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28th of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score, 45 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 — 8.2/10 against 4,152 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| 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 the Baptist Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Basketball, Comics, Digital Art Explorers, Little Fashion Designers, Latin, and Pins and Needles Sewing. Sports options include Tennis, Tae Kwon-Do, Ukulele, Wakamatsu Soroban, Dodgeball, Rugby, and Dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining from other schools?
What Ofsted said about St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School
Overview
The report confirms the school remains ‘good’ following an ungraded inspection, noting that evidence suggests it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. It describes a setting where pupils ‘thrive’ due to ‘high academic ambitions’ and a deeply embedded vision of ‘life in all its fullness’. The school is characterised by a nurturing community, strong staff expectations, and a curriculum that fosters curiosity and resilience.
Strengths
- Pupils follow an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with knowledge delivered ‘coherently’, allowing them to ‘build strong understanding’ across subjects like mathematics and history.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and make learning ‘memorable’ through purposeful activities, such as museum visits and workshops, ensuring pupils ‘speak of these events with great enthusiasm’.
- Reading is ‘prioritised’ with high-quality books and vocabulary support, resulting in pupils who ‘read fluently’ and are ‘developing a love of reading’.
- The school provides ‘exceptional personal development provision’ with wide enrichment opportunities, including clubs and charity work, ensuring ‘very high participation’ and preparing pupils for ‘life in modern Britian’.
- Staff have ‘consistently high expectations’ of behaviour, creating an environment where pupils are ‘highly motivated to learn’ and show respect, while SEND pupils ‘excel’ through tailored support.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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