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St John's School
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- Kempston MK42 8AA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Insufficient Evidence |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils receive a broad and ambitious curriculum, though some areas need refinement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, showing care, respect, and readiness to learn.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective communication helps pupils understand their behaviors; staff manage emotional difficulties well.
Teacher Engagement: Staff use different communication approaches and have secure subject knowledge, though delivery varies.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers' planning and checks effectively support learning progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers need better pedagogical strategies to meet complex needs.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can share opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication with Parents: Weekly visits to the library foster reading pleasure, engagement through newsletters and updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents鈥� views are considered in school inspections but no direct feedback noted in report.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: New leaders drive improvement with openness to staff workload and well-being concerns.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Decisive action taken to halt performance decline, new leadership driving efforts.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safe circle initiative ensures pupils get needed support.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are respectful, tolerant, and display positive behavior.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships established, promoting a supportive environment.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Variety of activities enriching learning and preparing for adulthood.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Regular visits to community locations enhance understanding and balance engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: Visits to shops, places of worship, and library enhance community understanding.
Career Counselling Services: Work is ongoing to strengthen careers programme with local provider participation.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculum includes life skills and national qualifications like functional skills.
Support for SEND: Bespoke therapy programmes integrated into daily routines, well meeting pupils' range of needs.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum spans early reading, communication, mathematics, PSHE, geography, and computing.
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St John's School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 183 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. John's Special School and College offers a friendly and encouraging environment where students, teachers, and parents can work together to achieve goals. We are extremely proud of our school, which has now received five consecutive Outstanding ratings from Ofsted, including the most recent inspection in June 2018. We appreciate the assistance and participation of parents and families, and we strive to collaborate closely. Please come to the regular Family Drop Ins and FamCom Group meetings where we address pertinent school concerns. Remember the SJSSA, which appreciates assistance with fundraising and planning delightful events for our students and family. Please get in touch with us at the school if you have any questions. We'll try our best to assist you. The website should include some information, but if you still need more, get in touch with us. To discuss how we can collaborate, don't hesitate to get in touch with me.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 5-16 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.4 | 7.1 | 3.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | - |
| 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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | 0% | 51.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 2.33% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 88 | 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 | 0% | 48.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.75% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below 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 | - | 46 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 46 | 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 | 0% | 23.15% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 2.41% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below 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 | - | 59 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 58 | 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 | 0% | 29.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 2.83% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.24% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.36% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 41.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.07% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 9.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.36% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 88.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.07% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 39.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.36% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.79% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 15.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.67% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 13% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 7.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.01 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 85.25% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 151 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.42% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 34.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.08% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.42% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 16.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 14.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.1% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.3% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 84.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 71.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.2% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.8% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.4% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 16.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 14.21% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.32% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 6.89% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1