St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School

URN: 110001 • Reading RG1 3JN

Overview

Name
St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School
URN
110001
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Angharad Brackstone (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
121-147 Orts Road, Reading RG1 3JN

Summary

St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School, located in Reading, is a voluntary aided primary school with a capacity of 420 pupils. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, underpinned by its Christian ethos. The Headteacher, Ms Martina Parsons, emphasizes the importance of respect, empathy, hope, trust, and wonder in the educational journey, aiming to support each child's development both socially and academically.

The curriculum at St John's is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging children to engage with their learning while fostering a strong sense of community. The school operates an open-door policy, promoting collaboration between parents and staff to enhance the educational experience. Regular communication and feedback are encouraged to ensure that the needs of all students are met effectively.

St John's maintains strong links with the local church, St John's and St Stephen's, integrating Christian values into school life through celebrations of the Christian calendar. The school is dedicated to serving its community and ensuring that every child flourishes in a supportive environment.

Key details

LA
Reading
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2016-05-31
Last Ofsted
2008-09-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 420
2024-09-11 420
2023-09-11 420
2022-09-11 420
2021-09-11 420
2020-09-11 420

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