SchoolScoresSt John's CofE Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Markfield Road, Caterham, CR3 6RN
01883 342009 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2013.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
63% — 3 points below the Surrey average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 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 Surrey. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 56 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 94 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England 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 | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.6 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Caterham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.9%* | 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
- Caterham Prep 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Oakhyrst Grange School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Essendene Lodge School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hillcroft Primary School and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Catholic Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Audley Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlea Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Godstone Primary and Nursery School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St John's CofE Aided Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Is St John's CofE Aided Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put St John's CofE Aided Primary School as their first choice for 56 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 50 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 125164.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.