St Johns Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St John's is a warm, welcoming school where pupils feel proud and enjoy learning. Parents highly praise the leadership team for the excellent care, individual attention, and many learning opportunities provided to every child. The school has strong teaching in reading and mathematics, with results now matching or exceeding national averages, and excellent support for vulnerable families.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching and reading focus, with pupils reading well and with enjoyment
- Good progress in mathematics with effective teaching of new skills and problem-solving
- Excellent safeguarding culture with well-trained staff and effective support for vulnerable pupils
- Well-designed curriculum that inspires pupils and deepens their knowledge and experiences
- Strong partnership with parents and positive community relationships
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils still struggle with reading fluency despite good phonics teaching
- Child-initiated activities in early years are not planned well enough to support learning consolidation
- Curriculum plans could be more ambitious in supporting the most able pupils and those needing to catch up
- Ensuring consistent strong progress for the most able pupils across all year groups
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with a well-embedded culture where all staff know their roles, work together with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils, and teach pupils how to keep themselves safe online and in their community.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs
St John's Primary School continues to be judged as good, with strong leadership maintaining quality education and good pupil progress across the curriculum. The school has successfully improved teaching in English and mathematics, with results now at or above national average.
At a Glance
66.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 71% to 50%. Maths has remained stable at around 67%. Writing has improved from 68% to 77%.
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
226 pupils
210 capacity
16 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Admissions Demand - Newcastle upon Tyne
Places available
3,412
Applications
2,894
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Newcastle upon Tyne (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9062%
Overall absence
5.43478%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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