St John's Church of England Primary Academy, Wednesbury

In its own words: "At St John's Church of England Primary Academy, we believe we are More Than a School . We are a welcoming and nurturing family where every child and every adult is known, valued and encouraged to flourish."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St John's Church of England Primary Academy - a school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. At St John's, we believe we are More Than a School . We are a welcoming and nurturing family where children, staff and families are supported, respected and encouraged to achieve their very best."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and cooking.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Sandwell and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put St John's Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Church of England Primary Academy are Mesty Croft Primary (0.5 miles, Good, 66% reading, 51% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, 86% reading, 59% maths); Holyhead Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 73% maths); and Wood Green Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 74% maths).

St John's Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

St John's Church of England Primary Academy is one of 19 schools run by St Chad's Academies Trust, an academy trust.

47.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 38.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (38%), White British (32%) and Black (10%).

The nearest tram or metro stop is Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro), about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holyhead Road (after), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St John's Church of England Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, St John's Church of England Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St John's Church of England Primary Academy are Wodensborough Ormiston Academy (0.7 miles), Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School (1.1 miles), Wood Green Academy (1.1 miles) and The Phoenix Collegiate (1.2 miles).