Is St John Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?

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Where is St John Roman Catholic Primary School located?

St John Roman Catholic Primary School is located in Baldock, Hertfordshire, East of England, SG7 6TT.

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St John Roman Catholic Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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St John Roman Catholic Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About St John Roman Catholic Primary School

St John Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary academy in Baldock, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, St John Roman Catholic Primary School has 68% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 84 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 16.2%, 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.2%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected68%Attendance94.8%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is St John Roman Catholic Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Roman Catholic
Size: 84 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

St John Roman Catholic Primary School's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 68% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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Environment score: 52/100

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Transport access20/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at St John Roman Catholic Primary School

At St John Roman Catholic Primary School, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

79% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.

Attendance at St John Roman Catholic Primary School

St John Roman Catholic Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.2%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at St John Roman Catholic Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at St John Roman Catholic Primary School is 16.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at St John Roman Catholic Primary School

St John Roman Catholic Primary School has 84 pupils on roll.

6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

St John Roman Catholic Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

St John Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St John Roman Catholic Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St John Roman Catholic Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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