SchoolScoresSt John's Catholic Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 7LH
0151 645 9615 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Wirral comparisons use the 25 of its 58 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 33 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 22nd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 22nd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 24th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 15th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 24th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 23rd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wirral. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wirral figures pool parents at the Wirral schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
64 pupils in this year group.
45% — 11 points below the Wirral average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 59% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 68% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wirral. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wirral | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.8% | 32.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 38th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.5% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 37th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 7.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 34th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 14.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 18th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 19.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 58 state primary schools in Wirral. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 38.5% | 15.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St John's Catholic Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grove Street Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Town Lane Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Church Drive Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brackenwood Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Brackenwood Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bedford Drive Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Higher Bebington Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 October 2023.
How did St John's Catholic Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St John's Catholic Junior School?
77% of the 39 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St John's Catholic Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 105080.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.