St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy
Kidsgrove, ST7 1EL · Staffordshire · primary school
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107th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,441 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
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 Evangelist Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Evangelists, Eco Club, and School Council, or participate in football, basketball, handball, parachute games, obstacle courses, and relay races.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy
Overview
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as “incredibly warm and welcoming,” with staff setting high expectations for achievement. Pupils are “extremely polite and kind,” and the most vulnerable are successfully supported, ensuring they feel happy and safe.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “mostly well thought through,” with concepts and vocabulary carefully set out for each year group in most subjects.
- Reading is a high priority; phonics is taught effectively, and pupils “quickly learn to read with fluency.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children “very well cared for by nurturing staff” and achieving well.
- The school offers a broad range of inclusive extra-curricular opportunities, such as woodland lessons and residential trips, which help build pupils’ resilience.
- Governors and trustees hold leaders to account effectively, and staff workload is “very well managed.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, concepts and knowledge are not as progressively designed as they should be, affecting pupil achievement.
- Small gaps in knowledge are not always successfully addressed, meaning some pupils do not reliably remember important concepts.
- Curriculum adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always effective, impacting their achievement.
Safeguarding
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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