St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
URN: 112875 • Belper DE56 1GY
Overview
- Name
- St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 112875
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Roger Averis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01773822995
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Laund Nook, Belper DE56 1GY
Summary
St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery, located in Belper, Derbyshire, is a voluntary controlled primary school accommodating 396 pupils, with a capacity of 490. The school promotes a Christian ethos, emphasizing values such as respect, kindness, and community engagement. The leadership team is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at St John's is designed to be inclusive and engaging, catering to the diverse needs of its mixed-gender student body. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating academic learning with physical education, arts, and personal development. Regular assessments and tailored support ensure that all pupils, including those eligible for free school meals, receive the guidance they need to succeed.
St John's actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, fostering strong relationships between families and the school. With initiatives such as collective worship and various extracurricular activities, the school aims to create a nurturing environment that prepares children for future challenges while instilling a sense of belonging and responsibility.
The curriculum at St John's is designed to be inclusive and engaging, catering to the diverse needs of its mixed-gender student body. The school places a strong emphasis on holistic development, integrating academic learning with physical education, arts, and personal development. Regular assessments and tailored support ensure that all pupils, including those eligible for free school meals, receive the guidance they need to succeed.
St John's actively encourages parental involvement and community participation, fostering strong relationships between families and the school. With initiatives such as collective worship and various extracurricular activities, the school aims to create a nurturing environment that prepares children for future challenges while instilling a sense of belonging and responsibility.
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 490
- Pupils
- 396
- Boys
- 212
- Girls
- 184
- FSM %
- 17.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 396 | 212 | 184 | 490 | 17.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 407 | 212 | 195 | 490 | 14.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 450 | 229 | 221 | 490 | 14.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 450 | 229 | 221 | 490 | 14.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 465 | 222 | 243 | 490 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 494 | 226 | 268 | 490 | 10.10 |
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