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

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 6 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 5th of 29 primary schools in Darlington. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at St John's Church of England Academy 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 Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St John's Church of England Academy 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 Academy

Fenby Avenue, Lascelles Park, Darlington, DL1 4UB

Local ranking5th of 29 primary schools in Darlington

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 248
Boys: 124 (50%)
Girls: 125 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (119% full)
SEND: 18.1%
FSM Eligible: 44.1%
EAL: 5.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 16.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,966/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.6%
Black African: 5.7%
White Other: 4.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Asian Chinese: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.8%

82.6%

White British

5.7%

Black African

4.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01325380725

admin@stjohnsceacademy.co.uk

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Fenby Avenue

Darlington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 138128
UKPRN: 10037234
Establishment No.: 3306
Trust: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST

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