St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 5–11 · Wellington, Somerset
St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wellington, Somerset for ages 5–11 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 7 March 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Priory, Wellington, TA21 9EJ
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 219 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 32% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 7 March 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy coming to St John’s Church of England Primary School.”
- “They describe the school as a kind and welcoming place where everyone wants to help one another.”
- “Pupils understand how the school’s values and Christian ethos help them to be respectful, compassionate and friendly.”
To improve
- “Teachers do not routinely check on what pupils have remembered over time well enough.”
- “As a result, pupils have gaps in their knowledge.”
- “For example, in history, while pupils can recall their learning about the history of their local area, they struggle to recall in detail historical knowledge beyond this.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 May 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 52% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 28 first-preference applications, 27 offers in total, 27 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Somerset.
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School 0.3 mi Good
- Beech Grove Primary School 0.5 mi Good
- Wellesley Park Primary School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School 1.1 mi Good
- West Buckland Primary School 2.1 mi School remains Good
- Langford Budville Church of England Primary School 2.4 mi School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
- Sampford Arundel Community Primary School 2.5 mi Standards maintained
- Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary 2.9 mi Not judged