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St John's CofE Academy
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- Bassetlaw S81 7LU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Requires Improvement |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of care and support in the boarding provision | Good |
| Impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers in the boarding provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in early years especially enjoy learning letter sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum includes broad experiences like visits and literature.
Areas Needing Improvement: Learning activities need better planning and resourcing in early years.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The achievement of disadvantaged pupils in key stage 2 is strong.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are identifying pupils who need support more quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show excitement about learning, and behavior is polite and engaged.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and 'gets sorted'; staff manage safety rigorously.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's work to promote personal development and welfare is a strength.
Parent Feedback: Most parents praise the school, noting good behavior and enthusiastic children.
Parental Involvement: Parents find staff approachable and appreciate the community environment.
Outdoor Facilities: Playtimes and lunchtimes are sociable, fun, and well supervised.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have opportunities to develop professional knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Support improves pupils' handwriting, making them more confident writers.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessments are accurate, supported by the multi-academy trust.
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About Us
St John's CofE Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 456 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 85% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At St. John's C of E Academy, contented kids collaborate to accomplish their own best in all facets of school life.
We aim to provide the greatest education possible, given by demanding and encouraging teachers and teaching assistants, since we have high expectations for all of our students.
We strive to offer a wide variety of learning experiences where kids are interested, enthusiastic, and eager to learn more as a forward-thinking and welcoming school.
Our aim is to foster in our students a passion of learning that will enable them to become lifelong learners with lofty expectations for the future.
Relationships built on mutual respect, care, and trust among teachers, students, and parents/caregivers are essential to our success.
Our students act in a way that reflects their pride in St. John's by being responsible and considerate of one another as well as our surroundings.
We, the faculty and governors, are proud of our school and the academic and personal accomplishments of our students, both while they are here and in the future.
We hope to see you soon and would be thrilled to welcome your family into our St. John's family.
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We aim to provide the greatest education possible, given by demanding and encouraging teachers and teaching assistants, since we have high expectations for all of our students.
We strive to offer a wide variety of learning experiences where kids are interested, enthusiastic, and eager to learn more as a forward-thinking and welcoming school.
Our aim is to foster in our students a passion of learning that will enable them to become lifelong learners with lofty expectations for the future.
Relationships built on mutual respect, care, and trust among teachers, students, and parents/caregivers are essential to our success.
Our students act in a way that reflects their pride in St. John's by being responsible and considerate of one another as well as our surroundings.
We, the faculty and governors, are proud of our school and the academic and personal accomplishments of our students, both while they are here and in the future.
We hope to see you soon and would be thrilled to welcome your family into our St. John's family.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.7 | 27.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 103 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 7.55% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4 | Above Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 5 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 18 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 15 | 9.93% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 4 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% 24 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 9 | 8.66% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 8.83% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.8 | Above Average |
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