St John's Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John's Church of England Primary School.

Walsall, WS99NA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Brook Lane
Walsall Wood
Walsall, WS99NA
Phone
1543452197
Website
stjohnscewalsallwood.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104228
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Brook Lane, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9NA
Website
http://www.stjohnscewalsallwood.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
394 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Lichfield
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
342
Free School Meals
26.5% (91 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.8 (4.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
342 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Gentleness Joy

St John’s is a Church of England (CE) Primary School where school life is based around Christian values, and these values underpin social and moral development throughout the pupil journey.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mr A Mills, emphasising a family ethos, Christian values, and a partnership with parents.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Dodgeball Cricket Basketball Archery Fencing

Facilities

Culmington Manor offers facilities within a 100-acre estate with woodlands, fields and gardens; the grounds are described as being in a very beautiful area in the South Shropshire countryside; the estate supports outdoor pursuits and the majority of activities occur within 15 acres around a central area. Edgmond Hall has a large playing field with an adventure playground; boot room and locker rooms; dining room; indoor classroom spaces including a large classroom in the old barn; indoor games room; toilets and handwashing in the courtyard; gift shop; old billiard room with drawing materials; 17-seater minibus for local exploration.

Curriculum Highlights

Big Maths Weekly Challenges Family Maths Modern Foreign Languages RE & Worship Online Safety Courageous Advocacy A*Stars Friendship Ambassadors Play Leaders School Council

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is provided by Premier Education. Breakfast Club runs 7:45–8:45 for £4. Afternoon sessions run 15:15–17:45 for £8.50. Sibling discounts are automatically applied at checkout, and childcare vouchers are accepted as the school is Ofsted registered. Activities include Arts and Crafts, Team Games, Sports (football, dodgeball, cricket, basketball, archery, fencing), Homework Club, and Healthy Snacks and Meals during breakfast and afternoon sessions. Booking is online through the St John’s site; changes cannot be made online after 1pm on the day.

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