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St John's Primary School
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St John's Primary School
- Primary
- Croydon RH1 6QG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have prioritised reading and teach phonics as soon as children start in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: In key stages 1 and 2, activity choices match intended learning, helping pupils remember and use knowledge confidently.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum sequencing in some subjects is not fully developed, affecting memory retention.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Deep dives in reading and mathematics were conducted during the inspection.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support is put in place for pupils who lack confidence or fluency in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and considerate, actively looking for ways to help each other.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers check pupils鈥� understanding carefully and this helps them to identify what they need to focus on in future lessons, including for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare; anti-bullying ambassadors help sort out any problems quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Tailored training helps staff be fully aware of local risks and signs to look out for.
Parent Feedback: Parents enjoy the opportunity to be a 鈥榤ystery reader鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have encouraged the local community to be part of the reading culture.
Extracurricular Activities: Creatively planned residential trips develop pupils鈥� independence.
Outdoor Facilities: The curriculum drivers include 'outdoor' aspects to encourage learning beyond the classroom.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel that leaders support them well and value their work.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality questions and activities help early years children engage in their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment in most subjects helps inform teaching and identify focus areas for future lessons.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some lessons, there is not always sufficient challenge for all pupils.
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About Us
St John's Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 204 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 81% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | - | 22.3 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | - | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 9.25% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1