St John's CofE Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St John's helps all children thrive through excellent teaching and strong relationships with families. The school brings learning to life with exciting trips and clubs, while ensuring that no child is left behind through tailored support. Pupils develop into respectful, responsible young people who understand British values and celebrate the diversity in their school community.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching that helps children learn to read fluently from early years onwards
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and those new to English, ensuring they achieve well
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge systematically from early years through upper school
- Strong focus on diversity, respect and inclusion with equal opportunities for all pupils
- Pupils behave well and feel safe, with good attendance rates improving through school efforts
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently identify and address gaps and misconceptions in some subjects, which limits pupil progress
- Assessment strategies need to be more effectively established and used across all subjects to help teachers adjust teaching
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Art club, French club, sports clubs, camping trips, farm visits, castle visits, theme park visits, Bournville chocolate factory visits
St John's CofE Primary School is a Good school where pupils enjoy learning through a well-planned curriculum and a wide range of enriching experiences. The school is committed to ensuring all children succeed, regardless of their starting point.
At a Glance
54.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 71% to 58%. Maths has declined from 71% to 65%. Writing has declined from 73% to 67%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
15
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
451 pupils
492 capacity
41 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,570
Applications
12,541
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.57124%
Overall absence
19.57105%
Persistent absence
373
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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