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Where is St John's CofE Primary Academy located?

St John's CofE Primary Academy is located in Newcastle, Staffordshire, West Midlands, ST5 5AF.

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St John's CofE Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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About St John's CofE Primary Academy

St John's CofE Primary Academy is a primary academy in Newcastle, West Midlands. 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.

The school has 72 pupils on roll, 4% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedRequires Improvement · 2023

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6.3

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is St John's CofE Primary Academy?

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Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 72 pupils
SEN support: 17% of pupils

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Demographics at St John's CofE Primary Academy

St John's CofE Primary Academy has 72 pupils on roll.

4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

St John's CofE Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement

St John's CofE Primary Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St John's CofE Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.

A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within around two years.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St John's CofE Primary Academy'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.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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