St John's Church of England Primary School, Bristol
St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bristol, part of Futura Learning Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bath and North East Somerset (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
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Bath and North East Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 90% 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 Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 33 families put St John's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
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 St Keyna Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 72% reading, 78% maths); Castle Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths); Two Rivers Church of England Primary (0.8 miles, Outstanding); and Chandag Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 72% maths).
St John's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Keyna Primary SchoolCastle Primary SchoolTwo Rivers Church of England PrimaryChandag Primary School
The trust
St John's Church of England Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Futura Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.3% 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%) and Mixed (8%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Keynsham Rail Station, about 960 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ashcroft Avenue (w-bound), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 135 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bath and North East Somerset (86), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John's Church of England Primary School issued 32 suspensions, 15.9 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 Lift Broadlands (0.4 miles), Wellsway School (0.7 miles) and IKB Academy (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils enjoy attending St John's Church of England Primary School. They talk with pride about being a responsible citizen and how this helps them to make a positive contribution to the life of the school and beyond. Pupils enjoy singing and playing board games with the elderly in a local residential home. This helps to build strong links with the wider community.
Adults have high expectations of pupils. Most pupils respond positively to these. Children in the early years get off to a good start. Staff support them to learn the school rules and routines quickly. During lessons, pupils focus on learning and are keen to share their ideas. Adults use 'silent instructions' that pupils follow. This creates a purposeful learning environment.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has gone through a period of leadership changes. Some parents feel unsettled by this. However, the school, supported by the trust, continues to strive for a high-quality education for all pupils.
The school has a clear vision for what they want pupils to know and remember. The curriculum is broad and ambitious. It is well sequenced, which supports most pupils to build knowledge well. However, in some wider curriculum subjects, assessment is not used effectively to check that pupils have learned the intended curriculum. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
14.9%
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 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
28.0
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 Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St John's Church of England Primary School.
- Progressive Kids at Castle Primary School660m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St John's Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bath and North East Somerset's term dates for its community schools.
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 Bath and North East Somerset; for families living there:
- Bath and North East Somerset's school travel policy: School Travel Policy for compulsory school age children
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
3 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 Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 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 Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across Bath and North East Somerset council
Places available
2,107
Applications
1,625
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Bath and North East Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
19.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
195
Total Pupils
92
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
16.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,768
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,180
Per pupil
£1168k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
8.8%
Persistent absence
182
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, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% 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 July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 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, Bath and North East Somerset 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 close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
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 24.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School has around 195 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's Church of England Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at St John's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.8% 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 Bath and North East Somerset'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 within a kilometre of St John's Church of England Primary School: Progressive Kids at Castle Primary School (660m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
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 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 3 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 Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 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 Charlton Park, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2NB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)