St John's CofE Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bath and North East Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John's CofE Primary School.

Radstock, BA32JN Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
12 October 2010
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Redfield Road
Midsomer Norton
Radstock, BA32JN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140452
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2JN
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England/Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
408 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
401
Free School Meals
10.2% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.5 (8.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
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
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
40
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
401 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working together to build a firm foundation for learning and caring"

Love Peace Wisdom Hope Friendship Honesty Koinonia

As a Church of England Primary School, St John’s aims to preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level. The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice, and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils.

Head Teacher's Message

Our mission is a simple one: 'Building A Firm Foundation for Learning and Caring' (Head Teacher: Danielle West-Gaul) with Christian values at the heart of school life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Ethos Committee School Council Wellbeing Champions Sports Ambassadors Reading Champions Digital Leaders Happy Lunchtime Helpers House Captains Diana Award – Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Rotakids

Sports

Forever Sport

Facilities

Dedicated teaching rooms for cookery, music and pottery Forest School sessions Spacious playing fields and playgrounds with age-appropriate activity areas Outdoor classroom

Curriculum Highlights

Maths Science Computing Design Technology Geography History Modern Foreign Languages Music Religious Education and Worldviews PSHE, including RSHE Forest School Art & Design Physical Education Phonics and Spelling Reading Writing Early Years

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club operating from 7:30am which includes a selection of food and various activities; After School Provision provides a comprehensive range of health and sporting activities across the curriculum and in after-school clubs.

SEND Provision

St John’s is inclusive with a Graduated Approach to SEND; there is a named SENDCo (Mrs Rosie Monks); information is provided on the Local Offer and Rainbow Resource card; SEND policy and related documents are available (St John’s SEND Policy, SEND Report 2025-26).

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by Bath and North East Somerset Council for entry; In-Year Transfer applications may be made directly to the school; Induction process for Reception (Parents’ Information Evening, Teddy Bear’s Picnic and starter sessions); Application Forms and Prospectus are available; further admission arrangements are published by the school partnership.

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