St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon, Shildon
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Shildon. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 81st-highest of the 186 schools in County Durham with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to County Durham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon in detail
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon in its own words
In its own words: "At St. John’s C of E (Aided) Primary School, our whole school vision statement is: This reflects our strongly Christian ethos and vision where every member of our school community - pupils, parents, staff and governors - can shine brightly together as our school family. We believe each person is unique, individual and made in the image of God."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in County Durham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 60% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon as their first choice and 51 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon are Timothy Hackworth Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 61% reading, 72% maths); Thornhill Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 100% maths); Prince Bishops Community Primary School (1.2 miles); and St Andrew's Academy (1.7 miles, 65% reading, 77% maths).
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Timothy Hackworth Primary SchoolThornhill Primary SchoolPrince Bishops Community Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Academy
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).
Who goes there
49.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Shildon Rail Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Jubilee Road - School (s-bound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 173 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon issued 3 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
49.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is in County Durham; for families living there:
- County Durham's school travel policy: School transport policies and strategies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school travel
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Shildon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Shildon
Across County Durham council
Places available
6,581
Applications
4,409
Got 1st preference
97.3%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across County Durham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
21.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
239
Total Pupils
112
Boys
127
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,712
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,622
Per pupil
£1613k
Total funding
£173k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Questions parents ask about St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
What are SATs results like at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
Of the pupils at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
No fixed boundary. When St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is oversubscribed, County Durham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
Classes at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon average 28.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon has around 239 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
4.7% of sessions were missed at St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
Apply through County Durham's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 4 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is at Jubilee Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2EQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)