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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Addison Terrace, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9AR

Good

Inspected 14 February 2023

Good
Ofsted
73%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
197
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About St John's Church of England Primary Academy

St John's Church of England Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 197 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 February 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Sandwell →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
197 / 210 (94%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
14 February 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

47.2%
Free school meals
38.3%
EAL
2.5%
SEN support
16.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

73%
Expected standard (RWM)
13%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

7.2%
Overall absence
29.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.9
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
22.1
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24
7.81
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
£45,896
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,360 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.5
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,183
Spend per pupil
£6,685
Income per pupil
33%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Addison Terrace, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9AR
Phone
01215560269
Principal
Chris Dobson

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Practitioner
PermanentFull time£23,467 · · Sandwell Grade D pt 9-13. 8.30am-4pm Mon-Fri
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St John's Church of England Primary Academy?
St John's Church of England Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St John's Church of England Primary Academy have?
St John's Church of England Primary Academy has 197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St John's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 February 2023).
How does St John's Church of England Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
73% of pupils at St John's Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St John's Church of England Primary Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — St John's Church of England Primary Academy is part of ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary Academy?
St John's Church of England Primary Academy is located at Addison Terrace, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9AR.

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