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St John's Church of England Academy
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St John's Church of England Academy
- Primary
- Darlington DL1 4UB
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders know how vital it is that pupils learn to read as soon as possible.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich, inclusive, and ambitious, leading to high-quality work in various subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Sometimes activities in classrooms are changed too soon, not allowing children to fully practice and refine their skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils benefit from highly effective phonics teaching and interventions, catching up quickly if struggling.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff are highly skilled at delivering interventions, ensuring struggling pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exceptional and they understand the school ethos and rules well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive expert support and have full access to extracurricular opportunities, achieving well across the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly by adults. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe inside and outside school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school offers excellent pastoral support ensuring pupils feel happy and safe.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions and find out what other parents think.
Parental Involvement: Events like mathematics 鈥榮tay and play鈥� sessions help parents understand their children's learning at school.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils take part in after-school clubs which range from sports activities to online learning.
Outdoor Facilities: The school council is introducing new playtime activities including den building and making swings.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly successful in working together to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are clear about what pupils need to know and regularly check their learning, reducing the risk of pupils falling behind.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are highly skilled and supported effectively by the trust.
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About Us
St John's Church of England Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 246 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 80% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Create a welcoming, joyful, and compassionate learning atmosphere where everyone is respected as a unique person in the eyes of God and other people. To foster a love of learning and to prepare students for the next stage of their education and life in contemporary Britain, provide a broad, balanced, and meaningful curriculum that offers all students the widest range of educational opportunities. So that kids aren't frightened to make errors and grow into self-assured, active learners, cultivate a "I can do" culture and boost each person's self-esteem through independence and appreciation. Encourage students to grow as well-rounded, trustworthy citizens who take responsibility for themselves, their school, the neighbourhood, and the larger community by fostering their spiritual, mental, physical, cultural, and moral development. Make sure that everyone has access to equal opportunities, and that discrimination of any kind is fought against. To make sure that every child is important and realises their full potential, work in efficient collaborations with governors, families, feeder schools, and other organisations.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.7 | 17.3 | 23.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 102 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 104 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 104 | 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 | 80% | 55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.03% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
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.
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 | 106 | 104 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 104 | 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 | 83% 6 | 64.46% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 11.96% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 106 2 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 105 | 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 | 77% 11 | 63.21% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 7 | 9.29% | 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 | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well 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 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 66% | 57.32% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.08% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Church of England Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
