How many pupils does St John and St Francis Church School have?

St John and St Francis Church School has 413 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St John and St Francis Church School's Ofsted rating?

St John and St Francis Church School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022).

How does St John and St Francis Church School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at St John and St Francis Church School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St John and St Francis Church School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St John and St Francis Church School is part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is St John and St Francis Church School?

St John and St Francis Church School is located at Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP.

St John and St Francis Church School

Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP

Good

Inspected 11 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

56%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

413

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About St John and St Francis Church School

St John and St Francis Church School is an academy sponsor led in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 413 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 413 / 436 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 May 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

20.7%

Free school meals

25.4%

EAL

4.6%

SEN support

21.1%

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)

56%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

7.9%

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.

17.88

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

23.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

15.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

£49,171

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,268 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.4 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.

£5,743

Spend per pupil

£6,245

Income per pupil

50%

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: Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP
Phone: 01278456918
Head Teacher: Tamar Warner
Website: www.stjohnstfrancisbwmat.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St John and St Francis Church School?: St John and St Francis Church School is an academy sponsor led in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St John and St Francis Church School have?: St John and St Francis Church School has 413 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St John and St Francis Church School's Ofsted rating?: St John and St Francis Church School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022).
How does St John and St Francis Church School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 56% of pupils at St John and St Francis Church School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St John and St Francis Church School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St John and St Francis Church School is part of THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is St John and St Francis Church School?: St John and St Francis Church School is located at Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5BP.

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