Is St John Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 176th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 61% of pupils at St John Roman Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John Roman Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St John Roman Catholic 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 Roman Catholic Primary School

Providence Way, Baldock, SG7 6TT

Local ranking176th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 61.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 89.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 18

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 165
Boys: 79 (49%)
Girls: 82 (51%)
Capacity: 210 (77% full)
SEND: 13.9%
FSM Eligible: 13.9%
EAL: 18.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,352/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 59.1%
Black African: 12.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 5.5%
White Other: 4.9%
Asian Chinese: 3.7%
White Traveller: 3.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 1.8%

59.1%

White British

12.8%

Black African

5.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01462892478

head@stjohns4.herts.sch.uk

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Providence Way

Baldock, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 138316
UKPRN: 10037768
Establishment No.: 3413
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST

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