St John's CofE Primary School, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent
St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent, part of The Moorlands Primary Federation. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 141st-highest of the 230 schools in Staffordshire with published results, and 7,842nd 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
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St John's CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at St John's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 85% in reading and 78% 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 Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put St John's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 35 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.
Admissions history and your chances at St John's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's CofE Primary School are St Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton (1.8 miles, Good); Werrington Primary School (2 miles, 81% reading, 76% maths); Carmountside Primary Academy (3.2 miles, Good, 61% reading, 55% maths); and Greenways Primary Academy (3.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 89% maths).
St John's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St Edward's CofE Academy CheddletonWerrington Primary SchoolCarmountside Primary AcademyGreenways Primary Academy
The trust
St John's CofE Primary School is one of 14 schools run by The Moorlands Primary Federation, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (9.6%) received SEN support and 7 (3.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St John's CofE Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Cheddleton (Churnet Valley Railway), about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mill Lane (adjacent), 400 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John's CofE Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; 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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
13.6%
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 85% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 63% to 40% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
St John's CofE Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Staffordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St John's CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St John's CofE 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
180 pupils
196 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent
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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
13.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
198
Total Pupils
91
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
16.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,843
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,091
Per pupil
£1019k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
3.9%
Persistent absence
154
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 Primary School
Questions parents ask about St John's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St John's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St John's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for St John's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St John's CofE 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 Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 196 places.
How big are the classes at St John's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St John's CofE Primary School average 26.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School has around 198 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's CofE Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at St John's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 3.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's CofE 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.
How many road collisions happen near St John's CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School is at Mill Lane, Wetley Rocks, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0BN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)