St Johns Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
St Johns Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of West End Schools Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 87th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 13,133rd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- 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 Newcastle upon Tyne (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Johns Primary School in detail
St Johns Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at St Johns Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 71% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Johns Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put St Johns Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 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 Johns Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Johns Primary School are West Newcastle Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 61% maths); Atkinson Road Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 78% maths); Canning Street Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 51% reading, 54% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell (0.5 miles, 81% reading, 81% maths).
St Johns Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
West Newcastle AcademyAtkinson Road Primary AcademyCanning Street Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
The trust
St Johns Primary School is one of 8 schools run by West End Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
66.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 49.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Black (18%) and other ethnic groups (17%).
In 2026, 71 pupils (31.4%) received SEN support and 15 (6.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Johns Primary School had 14 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 railway station is Metrocentre Rail Station, about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Buddle Road (w-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Johns Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Johns Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Johns Primary School are Sacred Heart Catholic High School (1.1 miles) and Kingsmeadow Community School (1.1 miles).
Sacred Heart Catholic High SchoolKingsmeadow Community School
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from February 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St John's creates a welcoming environment where all pupils thrive, with expert teaching in reading and a carefully chosen curriculum that brings learning to life. Pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils receive exceptional support and achieve very well. The school is at the heart of its community, celebrating diversity and giving children memorable learning experiences both in and out of the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading culture with pupils reading fluently and discussing books with depth and enjoyment
- Ambitious, well-taught curriculum that brings learning to life through partnerships with museums and external providers
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, who achieve exceptionally well
- Excellent pupil behaviour and highly effective systems for promoting good attendance
- Strong sense of community and inclusivity that celebrates diversity and different cultures
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders prioritising pupils' interests and maintaining an open and positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities
STEM clubs, booster sessions, educational visits, theatre performances, annual trip to Spain to study coral reefs, visits to Houses of Parliament, breakfast club, local art installations
St John's Primary School is a highly inclusive and welcoming school where pupils love attending. The school provides exceptional curriculum enrichment activities and prioritises character development, with evidence suggesting it could be outstanding.
At a Glance
66.8%
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 50% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 68% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Johns Primary School
Attendance Week 3
18 Sep 2026
Attendance Week 2
11 Sep 2026
Attendance Week 1
4 Sep 2026
Summer Holiday Club
14 Jul 2026
Attendance summer term week 10
3 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
St Johns Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Newcastle upon Tyne
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Johns Primary School.
- Step2Success Newcastle940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Johns Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Johns Primary School is in Newcastle upon Tyne; for families living there:
Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 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
99%
Near capacity
204 pupils
205 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
3,365
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
71
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
38.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
226
Total Pupils
114
Boys
112
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,988
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,805
Per pupil
£1695k
Total funding
£217k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
5.4%
Persistent absence
184
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 Johns Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Johns Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Johns Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Johns Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 50% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is St Johns Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Johns Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Johns Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Johns Primary School is oversubscribed, Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Johns Primary School?
St Johns Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Johns Primary School?
Classes at St Johns Primary School average 27.9 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 Johns Primary School?
St Johns Primary School has around 226 pupils on roll. 67% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Johns Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at St Johns Primary School in 2024/25. 5.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Johns Primary School?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming St Johns 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 Johns Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Johns Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Johns Primary School: Step2Success Newcastle (940m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near St Johns Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Johns Primary School?
St Johns Primary School is at Teindland Close, Benwell, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8HE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)