St John's Church of England Primary School, Walsall
St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Walsall. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 26th-highest of the 51 schools in Walsall with published results, and 8,057th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% 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 Walsall (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John's Church of England Primary School in detail
St John's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We have 45 places available for prospective applicants for our Reception Classes."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to welcome you to St John's CE Primary School. It is a privilege to be Head teacher of such a wonderful school with caring, committed staff and happy, hardworking children. We are very proud of our family ethos and work hard to ensure our Christian values shine through in everything we do."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Walsall and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 69% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St John's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put St John's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 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 Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Church of England Primary School are Walsall Wood School (0.4 miles, 83% reading, 87% maths); Castlefort Academy (0.4 miles); Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (1 mile, Good, 59% reading, 59% maths); and Leighswood School (1.1 miles, Good, 72% reading, 72% maths).
St John's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Walsall Wood SchoolCastlefort AcademyHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolLeighswood School
Who goes there
3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%), Mixed (9%) and Black (8%).
Staffing
St John's Church of England Primary School had 20 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Walsall Rail Station, about 3.8 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brookland Road (after), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 124 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Walsall (297).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John's Church of England Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John's Church of England Primary School are Shire Oak Academy (0.6 miles) and Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy (0.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St John's is a warm, nurturing school where all children flourish and feel valued, especially those with additional needs. Reading is taught exceptionally well from the start, and the school has developed an innovative approach to help pupils remember and build on what they learn. Staff are well-trained and supported, creating a positive environment where every child matters.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs - their needs are accurately identified and staff provide personalised, skilled support
- Strong teaching of reading and phonics from Nursery onwards, with pupils learning to read with accuracy and fluency
- Well-established curriculum that builds knowledge over time through 'rewind, recap and remember' approach
- Caring school culture where pupils feel safe to speak to adults and bullying is addressed immediately
- Staff feel well-supported with good training and development opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Expectations not consistently high enough for the most able pupils - their work does not always deepen their knowledge or allow them to show what they know in their own way
- Teachers do not consistently address basic errors in spelling and punctuation, so pupils are sometimes unaware when they have got something wrong
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Residentials, science workshops, visitors and educational trips, breakfast club
St John's Church of England Primary School is rated Good overall. All pupils, including those with special educational needs, flourish in a nurturing, family-like environment where they feel safe and supported.
At a Glance
24.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 79% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
22.7
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St John's Church of England Primary School.
- St John's Premier EducationAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
St John's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Walsall. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St John's Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St John's Church of England Primary School is in Walsall; for families living there:
Apply to Walsall for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
2 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 Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
316 pupils
342 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Walsall
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Walsall
Across Walsall council
Places available
3,855
Applications
3,340
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Walsall council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
17.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
340
Total Pupils
181
Boys
159
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,910
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,382
Per pupil
£1893k
Total funding
£127k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
13.3%
Persistent absence
279
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 Primary School
Questions parents ask about St John's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St John's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St John's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Walsall 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 Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 342 places.
How big are the classes at St John's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St John's Church of England Primary School average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School has around 340 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's Church of England Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at St John's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 13.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Walsall's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's Church of England Primary School 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.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: St John's Premier Education (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are St John's Church of England Primary School's term dates?
St John's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Walsall. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near St John's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 2 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 Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School is at Brook Lane, Walsall Wood, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9NA.
Sources: Walsall term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)