Is St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 23 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 63rd of 190 primary schools in Wiltshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge?

Applications for Reception places at St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge 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 Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge

Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, BA14 9EA

Local ranking63rd of 190 primary schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 68.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 44

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 297
Boys: 156 (52%)
Girls: 144 (48%)
Capacity: 315 (95% full)
SEND: 11.4%
FSM Eligible: 15.2%
EAL: 33.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 8.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,954/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 52.0%
White Other: 19.1%
Asian Indian: 9.5%
Black African: 8.2%
Black Other: 2.4%
Asian Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 1.4%

52.0%

White British

19.1%

White Other

9.5%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01225752006

admin@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk

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Wingfield Road

Trowbridge, South West

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Administrative

URN: 126429
UKPRN: 10076026
Establishment No.: 3430

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