St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
URN: 117432 • Ware SG12 9SE
Overview
- Name
- St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 117432
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lydia Hunt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01920870135
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hillside Lane, Ware SG12 9SE
Summary
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, located in Ware, Hertfordshire, serves a mixed-gender population of 170 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is closely affiliated with St John the Baptist Church and the Diocese of St Albans, integrating Christian values into its educational ethos. Collective Worship is conducted weekly, and students visit the church at least twice a term, fostering a strong sense of community and spiritual development.
The curriculum at St John’s is designed to be broad and engaging, offering a variety of first-hand experiences and educational trips to enhance learning. The school prioritises the individual needs of each child, aiming to support their academic, emotional, social, and spiritual growth. Collaboration with parents and families is essential to the school’s approach, ensuring that each child receives the support they need to thrive.
In addition to academic pursuits, St John’s encourages pupils to take on leadership roles and contribute positively to the school community. The school welcomes visitors and prospective families to explore its vibrant environment and learn more about its offerings.
The curriculum at St John’s is designed to be broad and engaging, offering a variety of first-hand experiences and educational trips to enhance learning. The school prioritises the individual needs of each child, aiming to support their academic, emotional, social, and spiritual growth. Collaboration with parents and families is essential to the school’s approach, ensuring that each child receives the support they need to thrive.
In addition to academic pursuits, St John’s encourages pupils to take on leadership roles and contribute positively to the school community. The school welcomes visitors and prospective families to explore its vibrant environment and learn more about its offerings.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 170
- Boys
- 75
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 170 | 75 | 95 | 210 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 81 | 94 | 210 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 183 | 89 | 94 | 210 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 183 | 89 | 94 | 210 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 171 | 83 | 88 | 210 | 15.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 179 | 88 | 91 | 210 | 6.70 |
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