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| Age Range | 4-11 years | 
| Gender | Mixed | 
| Type | Maintained school, Community school | 
| Religious Character | Does not apply | 
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire | 
| Address | St John's Road, CB6 3BW | 
| School Website | www.elystjohns.cambs.sch.uk | 
| Telephone | 1353612780 | 
| URN | 110773 | 
| Total | 374 | 
| Girls/Boys | 187/187 | 
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% | 
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.8% | 
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 37 | 
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.0% | 
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/11/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating | 
|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | |
| 10/02/2015 | Good | 
| 08/03/2010 | Good | 
| Inspection Date | 12/11/2024 | 
| Quality of Education | Good | 
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good | 
| Personal Development | Good | 
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good | 
| Inspection Date | 10/02/2015 | 
| Quality of Education | No Judgement | 
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement | 
| Personal Development | No Judgement | 
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good | 
| Inspection Date | 08/03/2010 | 
| Quality of Education | No Judgement | 
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement | 
| Personal Development | No Judgement | 
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good | 
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report | 
|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2024 | School inspection | View | 
| 29 November 2018 | Short inspection | View | 
| 10 February 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View | 
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View | 
| 08 March 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View | 
| 07 June 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View | 
| 04 March 2002 | Full inspection | View | 
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 
| Reading | 106 | 
| Maths | 102 | 
| Reading Progress | - | 
| Writing Progress | - | 
| Maths Progress | - | 
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47 | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2 | 
| Reading | 106 | 
| Maths | 102 | 
| Reading Progress | 1.3 | 
| Writing Progress | -3.2 | 
| Maths Progress | -1.9 | 
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 
| Reading | 106 | 
| Maths | 105 | 
| Reading Progress | 0.4 | 
| Writing Progress | -1.5 | 
| Maths Progress | -1.3 | 
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 
| Reading | 107 | 
| Maths | 106 | 
| Reading Progress | -0.2 | 
| Writing Progress | -1.4 | 
| Maths Progress | -0.4 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 116 | 
| As First Preference | 59 | 
| As second preference | 22 | 
| As third preference | 35 | 
| Total Offers Made | 60 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 127 | 
| As First Preference | 66 | 
| As second preference | 29 | 
| As third preference | 32 | 
| Total Offers Made | 59 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 | 
| second preference offers | 0 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 118 | 
| As First Preference | 60 | 
| As second preference | 33 | 
| As third preference | 25 | 
| Total Offers Made | 60 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 98 | 
| As First Preference | 48 | 
| As second preference | 22 | 
| As third preference | 28 | 
| Total Offers Made | 49 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 101 | 
| As First Preference | 51 | 
| As second preference | 23 | 
| As third preference | 27 | 
| Total Offers Made | 52 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 134 | 
| As First Preference | 58 | 
| As second preference | 35 | 
| As third preference | 41 | 
| Total Offers Made | 59 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 107 | 
| As First Preference | 57 | 
| As second preference | 18 | 
| As third preference | 32 | 
| Total Offers Made | 58 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 126 | 
| As First Preference | 68 | 
| As second preference | 24 | 
| As third preference | 34 | 
| Total Offers Made | 60 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.37% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 161 | 
| As First Preference | 81 | 
| As second preference | 38 | 
| As third preference | 42 | 
| Total Offers Made | 60 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.53% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 167 | 
| As First Preference | 90 | 
| As second preference | 48 | 
| As third preference | 29 | 
| Total Offers Made | 60 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.69% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 189 | 
| As First Preference | 100 | 
| As second preference | 64 | 
| As third preference | 25 | 
| Total Offers Made | 60 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  80%  | 
| agree |  17%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  1%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  74%  | 
| agree |  23%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  1%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree |  51%  | 
| agree |  44%  | 
| disagree |  4%  | 
| strongly disagree |  1%  | 
| don't know |  1%  | 
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree |  11%  | 
| agree |  8%  | 
| disagree |  4%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  5%  | 
| not applicable |  71%  | 
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree |  62%  | 
| agree |  36%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree |  48%  | 
| agree |  19%  | 
| disagree |  3%  | 
| strongly disagree |  1%  | 
| don't know |  2%  | 
| not applicable |  27%  | 
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes |  18%  | 
| no |  82%  | 
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree |  60%  | 
| agree |  32%  | 
| disagree |  4%  | 
| strongly disagree |  4%  | 
| dont know | 0% | 
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree |  42%  | 
| agree |  46%  | 
| disagree |  4%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  9%  | 
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  67%  | 
| agree |  30%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  1%  | 
| don't know |  1%  | 
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree |  48%  | 
| agree |  47%  | 
| disagree |  4%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  1%  | 
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  56%  | 
| agree |  38%  | 
| disagree |  1%  | 
| strongly disagree |  1%  | 
| don't know |  4%  | 
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  77%  | 
| agree |  23%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  1%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree |  58%  | 
| agree |  36%  | 
| disagree |  4%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  3%  | 
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes |  96%  | 
| no |  4%  | 
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  85%  | 
| agree |  8%  | 
| disagree |  8%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  62%  | 
| agree |  31%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  8%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree |  62%  | 
| agree |  23%  | 
| disagree |  8%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  8%  | 
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree |  31%  | 
| agree |  8%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  15%  | 
| don't know |  8%  | 
| not applicable |  38%  | 
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree |  54%  | 
| agree |  46%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree |  46%  | 
| agree |  23%  | 
| disagree |  15%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| not applicable |  15%  | 
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes |  0%  | 
| no |  0%  | 
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree |  0%  | 
| agree |  0%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| dont know | 0% | 
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree |  62%  | 
| agree |  31%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  8%  | 
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  77%  | 
| agree |  23%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree |  54%  | 
| agree |  46%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  46%  | 
| agree |  54%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  69%  | 
| agree |  23%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  8%  | 
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree |  54%  | 
| agree |  31%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  15%  | 
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes |  100%  | 
| no |  0%  | 
| time period | 2023-24 | 
| white british ethnic origin |  72%  | 
| any other white background ethnic origin |  12.9%  | 
| any other asian background ethnic origin |  3%  | 
| white and asian ethnic origin |  2.5%  | 
| african ethnic origin |  1.6%  | 
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin |  1.4%  | 
| any other mixed background ethnic origin |  1.4%  | 
| indian ethnic origin |  0.8%  | 
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin |  0.8%  | 
| time period | 2022-23 | 
| white british ethnic origin |  73.8%  | 
| any other white background ethnic origin |  12%  | 
| any other asian background ethnic origin |  2.7%  | 
| white and asian ethnic origin |  2.4%  | 
| african ethnic origin |  1.6%  | 
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin |  1.3%  | 
| any other mixed background ethnic origin |  1.1%  |