SchoolScoresSt John's CofE First School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Whiteoaks Drive, Bishopswood, Stafford, ST19 9AH
01785 840318 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 14 July 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 22 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 34th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 36th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 26th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 36th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 35th highest of 45 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.0 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 45 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's CofE First Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2023
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE First School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
Is St John's CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put St John's CofE First School as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 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 145380.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.