Is St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 80th of 209 primary schools in Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John's Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John's Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St John's Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Priory, Wellington, TA21 9EJ

Local ranking80th of 209 primary schools in Somerset

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

—

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 68.0%
Writing (Expected): 61.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 220
Boys: 105 (48%)
Girls: 114 (52%)
SEND: 21.4%
FSM Eligible: 33.6%
EAL: 20.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 18.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,043/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.1%
Black African: 14.2%
Asian Indian: 5.5%
White Other: 4.6%
Asian Other: 2.3%
White Traveller: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Other: 0.5%

71.1%

White British

14.2%

Black African

5.5%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01823662541

OPriestley@stjohnsprimary.uk

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Priory

Wellington, South West

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Administrative

URN: 123900
UKPRN: 10076306
Establishment No.: 5201

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