St John's CofE (C) Primary School, Dudley
St John's CofE (C) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Dudley. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 23 schools in Dudley with published results, and 12,528th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John's CofE (C) Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at St John's CofE (C) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 71% in reading and 64% 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 CofE (C) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put St John's CofE (C) Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's CofE (C) Primary School are Blakeley Heath Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths); Maidensbridge Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 97% reading, 83% maths); St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (1.3 miles); and Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School (1.4 miles, 80% reading, 80% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St John's CofE (C) Primary School.
Blakeley Heath Primary SchoolMaidensbridge Primary SchoolSt Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolChurch of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Who goes there
13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 17 pupils (22.1%) received SEN support and 2 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St John's CofE (C) Primary School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Albert Drive (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 29 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John's CofE (C) Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 5.8 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 CofE (C) Primary School are Wombourne High School (1.4 miles) and Summerhill School (1.7 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; 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 December 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
13.0%
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 declined from 71% to 59% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 59% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.3
Avg class size
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Term dates
St John's CofE (C) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Staffordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 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)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St John's CofE (C) Primary School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 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 CofE (C) Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
85 pupils
86 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Dudley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dudley
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
10,768
Applications
8,344
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
24.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
77
Total Pupils
36
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
15.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,538
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,323
Per pupil
£605k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.3%
Persistent absence
79
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 CofE (C) Primary School
Questions parents ask about St John's CofE (C) Primary School
What are SATs results like at St John's CofE (C) Primary School?
Of the pupils at St John's CofE (C) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 59% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is St John's CofE (C) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE (C) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022.
What is the catchment area for St John's CofE (C) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St John's CofE (C) Primary School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St John's CofE (C) Primary School?
St John's CofE (C) Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St John's CofE (C) Primary School?
Classes at St John's CofE (C) Primary School average 19.3 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 CofE (C) Primary School?
St John's CofE (C) Primary School has around 77 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's CofE (C) Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at St John's CofE (C) Primary School in 2024/25. 6.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's CofE (C) Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's CofE (C) 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.
What are St John's CofE (C) Primary School's term dates?
St John's CofE (C) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Staffordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 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).
How many road collisions happen near St John's CofE (C) Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's CofE (C) Primary School?
St John's CofE (C) Primary School is at Wombourne Road, Swindon, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 4NB.
Sources: Staffordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)