St John's Church of England Academy
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Address | Fenby Avenue, DL1 4UB |
| School Website | www.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1325380725 |
| URN | 138128 |
School Census
| Total | 246 |
| Girls/Boys | 113/133 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.9%/54.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 88 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/10/2022 | Outstanding |
| 28/02/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 3.4 |
| Writing Progress | 2.5 |
| Maths Progress | 1.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.2 |
| Writing Progress | 3.6 |
| Maths Progress | 4.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.61% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 87% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| 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 | 33% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| 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 | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
Nearby Schools
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harris Street, , DL1 4NL
Firthmoor Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ingleby Moor Crescent, , DL1 4RW