St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
URN: 140146 • Kidsgrove ST7 1EL
Overview
- Name
- St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
- URN
- 140146
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE NEWMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGIATE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 73.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Rigby (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782367267
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove ST7 1EL
Summary
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary is a mixed academy located in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 189 pupils and a capacity of 240. As a Catholic school, it places Jesus Christ at the centre of its educational ethos, integrating faith into all aspects of school life. The curriculum includes a strong emphasis on Religious Education (RE), following the "Living and Growing as the People of God" scheme, and incorporates teachings from the Old and New Testaments, alongside a focus on respect for other religions and cultures.
The school actively engages with the local parish community, with pupils participating in Mass and special liturgies throughout the year. The Parish Priest, Fr Julian Green, collaborates with the school to prepare students for important sacraments, fostering a strong connection between the school and the church. Additionally, the school prioritises personal development through its PHSE programmes, ensuring that pupils are well-rounded individuals.
St John the Evangelist is part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate, a partnership of nine Catholic academies, which aims to provide outstanding Catholic education while respecting the unique character of each academy. The school's mission is to support families and encourage students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.
The school actively engages with the local parish community, with pupils participating in Mass and special liturgies throughout the year. The Parish Priest, Fr Julian Green, collaborates with the school to prepare students for important sacraments, fostering a strong connection between the school and the church. Additionally, the school prioritises personal development through its PHSE programmes, ensuring that pupils are well-rounded individuals.
St John the Evangelist is part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate, a partnership of nine Catholic academies, which aims to provide outstanding Catholic education while respecting the unique character of each academy. The school's mission is to support families and encourage students to achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Leasowes Primary School (78.0)
- Fulfen Primary School (76.3)
- St John's CofE Primary School (76.1)
- Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School (74.8)
- Shobnall Primary School (74.8)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE NEWMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGIATE
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 189
- Boys
- 75
- Girls
- 114
- FSM %
- 31.70
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 189 | 75 | 114 | 240 | 31.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 82 | 117 | 240 | 34.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 171 | 68 | 103 | 240 | 30.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 171 | 68 | 103 | 240 | 30.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 159 | 82 | 77 | 240 | 30.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 169 | 88 | 81 | 240 | 19.50 |
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